calibration

• Vorgang der Überprüfung und Justierung der Genauigkeit eines Messgeräts durch Vergleich mit einem Standard oder Referenznormal; auch allgemein die Feinabstimmung oder Einstellung von etwas.

A noun referring to the process of checking or adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument by comparing it with a standard.

1. Adjustment of measuring instrumentB2formaltechnical

   The process of checking or adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument by comparing it with a standard.

   Kalibrierung

   • The technician performed a calibration of the thermometer before the experiment.
   • Regular calibration of the scale ensures precise measurements.
   • The laboratory requires annual calibration of all its equipment.

   Synonymeadjustmentalignmentcorrectionstandardizationtuning