calibration Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/
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Calibration as a Noun
1
The act of calibrating something.
The thermostat needs calibration.
Calibration in a Sentence
The thermostat needs calibration.
Word Forms & Grammar
calibration (countable and uncountable, plural calibrations)
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Origin of Calibration
From calibrate + -ion. First attested in 1852.
Calibration at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | The act of calibrating something |
| Plural | calibrations |
Pronouncing Calibration
The standard pronunciation of calibration is /ˌkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (bɹeɪ).