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calibrate
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calibrate

To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak.


calibrate [′kalĀ·ə‚brāt]
(science and technology)
To determine, by measurement or comparison with a standard, the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other device, or the correct value for each setting of a control knob.


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A new electronic calibration system is claimed to be the first to automatically calibrate the leak tester with an adjustable control.
This two-page bulletin describes the company's complete testing services, including instrument repair, calibration and certification.
Considering the variation in the customer calibration techniques and the wide measuring range of the sensors used in the calibration, the agreement is encouraging.
 
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