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[ kˌalɪbɹˈe͡ɪʃən], [ kˌalɪbɹˈe‍ɪʃən], [ k_ˌa_l_ɪ_b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]

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Calibration is the act of determining the accuracy of an instrument or measurement. The most common types of calibration are those that establish the accuracy of a measuring device in terms of length, weight, or pressure. Calibrations are also used to establish the accuracy of measurements taken in other scientific disciplines, including astronomy, earth and planetary sciences,radio science, and medical imaging.

There are a number of ways to calibrate an instrument. One method is to use known standards to adjust the instrument to match the known accuracy. Another method is to use a known reference object to establish the accuracy of the instrument.

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