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calibration

[kal-uh-brey-shuhn] / ˌkæl əˈbreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
alignment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjustment
STRONG
arrangement order positioning sequence sighting
NOUN
gradation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
nuance
STRONG
arrangement change degree difference distinction divergence grade grouping level mark measurement modification notch ordering place point position progression rank scale sequence series shade sorting stage succession variation
Antonyms
STRONG
accord agreement sameness similarity unemployment unimportance
NOUN
measurement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount analysis appraisal assessment density dimension evaluation frequency height measure size survey weight
STRONG
altitude amplitude area capacity computation degree depth determination distance estimation extent judgment length magnitude mass mensuration pitch quantification quantity range reach scope thickness time valuation volume width
WEAK
metage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance unimportance
WEAK
estimate guess
NOUN
metrology
Synonyms
STRONG
altitude amount amplitude analysis appraisal area assessment capacity computation degree density depth determination dimension distance estimation evaluation extent frequency height judgment length magnitude mass measure mensuration pitch quantification quantity range reach scope size survey thickness time valuation volume weight width
WEAK
metage
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance thinness unimportance
NOUN
scale
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extent proportion range rate ratio scope system
STRONG
computation degrees gamut gradation hierarchy ladder order progression ranking reach register rule sequence series spectrum spread steps way
WEAK
pecking order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
part whole
STRONG
disorder disorganization

Example Sentences

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However, because it involves many calibration steps, small uncertainties can build up and affect the final result.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

The Ising models for QEC calibration and error correction could enable more advanced AI workloads and become a big catalyst for quantum adoption over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Ising family, named after a landmark mathematical model, “run the world’s best quantum processor calibration and allow researchers to tackle larger, more complex problems,” Nvidia said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The problem with Rogue Machine’s production is one of calibration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It was rectangular in shape and made of thick, soft, yellow plastic, with calibration marks on one side.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel