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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

calibration

/kælɪˈbreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does calibration mean?

noun

The process of adjusting or setting the accuracy or precision of a measuring instrument, machine, or system. The act of determining the correct or standard value of something.

Example

"The calibration of the new telescope was crucial for accurate astronomical observations."

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