calibration
noun
cal·i·bra·tion
ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated
2
: a set of graduations to indicate values or positions
—usually used in plural
calibrations on a gauge
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There's also the question of standardization and calibration across diverse equipment types.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Most folks don’t have the time or the money to go anywhere near these methods, and most modern TVs will perform well without professional calibration.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Specifically, the battery would lose its health metrics if another iPhone battery was swapped-in without calibration.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Our benchmarks test color gamut, brightness, color accuracy, and contrast ratio using Calman monitor calibration software, a Murideo Six-G signal generator, and a Klein K-10A colorimeter.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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Sandy Carter, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Most folks don’t have the time or the money to go anywhere near these methods, and most modern TVs will perform well without professional calibration.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Specifically, the battery would lose its health metrics if another iPhone battery was swapped-in without calibration.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Our benchmarks test color gamut, brightness, color accuracy, and contrast ratio using Calman monitor calibration software, a Murideo Six-G signal generator, and a Klein K-10A colorimeter.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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