Definitions

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

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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

With this simple calibration, the glasses should now be able to know my brain’s preferences and variations enough to sync up everything in Warcross to me.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

calibration

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