CALIBRATION
\kˌalɪbɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \kˌalɪbɹˈeɪʃən], \k_ˌa_l_ɪ_b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; "the thermometer needed calibration"
By Princeton University
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the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; "the thermometer needed calibration"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Determination, by measurement or comparison with a standard, of the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other measuring instrument; or determination of the settings of a control device that correspond to particular values of voltage, current, frequency or other output.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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