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What is another word for Calibration? – 138 Calibration Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adjustment alignment attunement balancing calibration correction fine-tuning harmonization measurement modification normalization optimization precision regulation standardization synchronization tuning accommodation acclimation adaptation alignment amendment arrangement correction customization fitting gauging matching metering modification adjustment alteration change conversion coordination rectification registration resetting revision settling

    Meaning of Calibration

    The primary meaning of the word "calibration" refers to the process of adjusting or setting the accuracy of something, especially a measuring instrument.

    Definitions

    • The process of adjusting or setting the accuracy of a measuring instrument, especially by comparing it to a standard.
    • * The state of being adjusted or set to ensure accuracy.

    Etymology of Calibration

    The word "calibration" has its roots in the early 17th-century term "caliber," which referred to the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
    Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of standardization and adjustment in various fields, including science, engineering, and technology.

    Example Uses

    • The laboratory equipment required calibration before use to ensure accurate results.
    • * The company's quality control team performed regular calibration of their manufacturing machines.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misalignment mismatch discord inaccuracy imprecision irregularity malfunction variation discrepancy deviation aberration anomaly defect distortion error flaw incoherence inconsistency incompatibility incongruity irregularity mistake

    Related Nouns

    instrument gauge meter scale standard reference benchmark criterion measure norm par prototype model pattern template guideline specification requirement regulation rule law principle concept theory framework

    Related Verbs

    adjust align attune balance correct fine-tune harmonize measure modify normalize optimize regulate standardize synchronize tune accommodate acclimate adapt amend arrange customize fit gauge match meter

    Related Adjectives

    accurate precise exact correct true reliable dependable consistent uniform standardized regulated controlled adjusted aligned attuned balanced corrected fine-tuned harmonized measured modified normalized optimized regular synchronized tuned