calibration
noun
cal·i·bra·tion
ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated
2
: a set of graduations to indicate values or positions
—usually used in plural
calibrations on a gauge
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Annual review cycles that delay feedback frustrate employees who thrive on continuous calibration.
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Juggling, in a sense, is a system of calibration that enables the body to repeat the same actions consistently.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Store them in their cases at their lowest calibration for best longevity.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
As a result, Vietnam’s hedging involves a careful calibration to avoid angering China.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Juggling, in a sense, is a system of calibration that enables the body to repeat the same actions consistently.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Store them in their cases at their lowest calibration for best longevity.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
As a result, Vietnam’s hedging involves a careful calibration to avoid angering China.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for calibration
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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