noun

calibration

calibration, adjustment, tuning

The instrument requires regular calibration.

The instrument requires regular calibration.

We performed several calibrations on the device.

We performed several calibrations on the device.

((of sth.)) the process of checking a measuring instrument The calibration of the scales is important.

Synonyms: adjustment, tuning, standardization

From the verb 'calibrate'. The suffix '-tion' denotes an action or process.

Think of 'calibrating' a scale to get the 'right' measurement. The 'tion' makes it the noun for that action.

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