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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Precise calibration results in precise waypoint location.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
But users should pay close attention to the calibration process required to set the digital compass to users’ specific location.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
But users should pay close attention to the calibration process required to set the digital compass to users’ specific location.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for calibration
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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