calibration
gb/kˌæləbɹˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌæləbɹˈeɪʃən/
B2
Englisch
~ 8700
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
technical
B2
action
1
adjusting instruments for accuracy
The process of testing and setting a tool or machine so that it shows correct measurements.
Verwendungsmuster:
the calibration of [a device]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse "calibration" with "calculation" because they look and sound similar. "Calibration" is about adjusting equipment for accuracy, while "calculation" is about doing math to find an answer.
Synonyme
adjustment (A more general word; it can mean any kind of change, not specifically to ensure measurement accuracy.)
Antonyme
misalignment (Suggests that a device is not set correctly, leading to inaccurate measurements, which calibration is meant to prevent or fix.)
Wortverbindungen
perform calibration
|calibration procedure
|calibration standard
|calibration data
|initial calibration
|regular calibration
Themen
science
|technology
|engineering
Beispiele
- The lab requires annual calibration of all thermometers to maintain accuracy.
- After replacing the sensor, the technician ran a full calibration of the machine.
- Poor calibration of the scale led to incorrect dosing of the medication.
- We sent the pressure gauges out for professional calibration before the safety inspection.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The company does a calibration of its tools every year.
- This balance needs calibration before we can use it in the experiment.
- Good calibration is important if you want precise results.
Nomen
formal
C1
action
2
careful adjustment of strategy or response
The careful setting or changing of a plan, message, or action so it is not too strong or too weak for the situation.
Verwendungsmuster:
the calibration of [a policy / response / message]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think this sense of "calibration" is always about machines. In modern formal English, it is also often used for abstract things like policies, tone, and expectations, where it means careful adjustment to the right level.
Synonyme
fine-tuning (Less formal and slightly more conversational; widely used for adjusting plans, messages, or systems in small ways.)
Antonyme
overreaction (Describes a response that has not been properly calibrated and is too strong for the situation.)
Wortverbindungen
careful calibration
|political calibration
|fine calibration
|calibration of expectations
|calibration of response
|calibration of tone
Themen
business
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The success of the campaign depended on the careful calibration of its message to different audiences.
- Diplomacy often requires delicate calibration of language to avoid giving offense.
- The company is working on a new calibration of its pricing strategy to match customer expectations.
- His speech showed poor calibration of tone, sounding too casual for such a serious event.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Good leaders work on the calibration of their words and actions.
- The calibration of the reply was important, because the topic was very sensitive.
- They changed the calibration of their plan after they saw the first results.
Nomen
technical
B2
state
3
state or settings of a device
The way a measuring tool is set after calibration, which decides how it shows numbers.
Verwendungsmuster:
[a device]'s calibration
Synonyme
configuration (More general word for how something is set up; not limited to measurement accuracy.)
Antonyme
drift (In technical contexts, refers to the gradual change away from the correct calibration state over time.)
Wortverbindungen
factory calibration
|default calibration
|store the calibration
|lose its calibration
|calibration settings
|within calibration
Themen
science
|technology
Beispiele
- The scale still has its original factory calibration.
- If the device is dropped, its calibration may be lost and it will need to be checked.
- Please save the current calibration before updating the firmware.
- Differences in calibration between the two machines caused inconsistent test results.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This thermometer’s calibration is not correct anymore.
- Do not change the calibration settings without permission.
- The camera keeps its calibration even when you turn it off.
Grammatik
Grundform
calibration
IPA
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Silben & Betonung
cal - ib - ra - tion (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ra)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: calibration
- Plural: calibration, calibrations
Wortfamilie
Forms
calibrations
noun
Core family
calibrate
verb C1
Related words
calibrator
noun
recalibrate
verb
recalibration
noun
Negative and opposite forms
miscalibrate
verb
miscalibration
noun
Ausdrücke
calibration curve
1/kˌæləbɹˈeɪʃən kˈɚv/
fixed phrase
technical
graph relating readings to true values
A graph that shows how the numbers from a measuring tool match real, known values.
Beispiele
- We used a calibration curve to convert the instrument signal into concentration.
- The accuracy of the results depends on the quality of the calibration curve.
in calibration
1/ˈɪn kˌæləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
properly adjusted and accurate
Set correctly, so that a measuring tool gives right numbers.
Beispiele
- Before you start the test, make sure the instrument is in calibration.
- All laboratory balances must be in calibration at the time of use.
out of calibration
1/ˈaʊt əv kˌæləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
incorrectly adjusted and inaccurate
Not set correctly, so that a measuring tool gives wrong numbers.
Beispiele
- The pressure gauge is out of calibration and needs to be checked.
- If the scale is out of calibration, all your measurements will be wrong.