Calibration refers to adjusting the colors so they display correctly on a PC monitor. It sets the color temperature and gamma values while taking into consideration the ambient light, light reflected inside the lens, the colors of rooms, etc. Special calibration software is generally used to make these settings.

A method of adjusting a data set against a control that has properties to which the data set should conform.

Operation that, under specified conditions, in a first step establishes a relation between the quantity values with measurement uncertainties provided by measurement standards and corresponding indica [..]

The act or process of calibrating, or the state of being calibrated.

The comparison of a measurement instrument or system of unverified accuracy to a measurement instrument or system of known accuracy to detect any variation from the required performance specification.

Calibration is correcting a measuring instrument by measuring values whose true values are known. Calibration minimizes systematic error.

Sets each device in the post-production pipeline to a specific standard. Calibration ensures all devices acquire, display, and output an accurate image.

In hydrologic terms, the process of using historical data to estimate parameters in a hydrologic forecast technique such as SACSMA, routings, and unit hydrographs.

1854, noun of action from calibrate.

The meaning of this term depends on the context. In item response theory (IRT), "calibration" refers to the process of estimating the numbers (called "parameters") that describe the statistical characteristics of each test question. In the scoring of a constructed-response test, "calibration" refers to the process of c [..]

The process whereby the magnitude of the output of a measuring instrument (e.g., the level of mercury in a thermometer or the detected backscatter power of a meteorological radar) is related to the ma [..]

The adjustment, as necessary, of a measuring device such that it responds within the required range and accuracy to known values of input.

the best quality sound and vibration instruments are usually stable and reliable. However the 'accuracy' of the electronic components can 'drift so equipment should be calibrated from t [..]

Comparison of two instruments or measuring devices, one of which is a standard of known accuracy traceable to national standards, to detect, correlate, report, or eliminate by adjustment any discrepan [..]

The comparison of instrument performance to a standard of higher accuracy. The standard is considered the reference and the more correct measure. Calibrations should be performed against a specified t [..]

In economic models, particularly computable general equilibrium models, this refers to the assignment of values to parameters so as to align the model with real-world data.

Ensuring continuous adequate performance of sensing, measurement, and actuating equipment with regard to specified accuracy and precision requirements. See: accuracy, bias, precision.

The process of adjusting an instrument or compiling a deviation chart so that its reading can be correlated to the actual value being measured.

Firing to determine the MV of guns, either by instrumental measurement close to the muzzle or by observing and precisely locating fall of shot and comparing it with where it should have been, then rem [..]

Assigning values for a deivce to measure something compared to a standard.

n. the process of setting a measuring device in order to conform with a reference standard. These settings are either values or positions on a scale, while the device could be a machine, instrument, o [..]

The determination, by measurement or comparison with a standard, of the correct value of each reading on a measuring instrument. The standard may be maintained by a national or international organization.

The process of setting a measurement instrument by use of standards.

The comparison of load cell outputs against standard test loads.

Setting equipment to a standard measure in order to produce reliable and repeatable results.

the assignment of numerical ages to (1) the boundaries of geological time intervals; (2) dates derived using relative chronological methods, such as radiocarbon [calibrate]

The procedure to force the scale to display a certain value for a known standard mass. Then any other mass will be determined using the standard as the reference.

A way of correcting for the variation in output of a device such as a printer or monitor when compared to the original image data from the scanner. 

the process of standardizing a temperature monitoring instrument to ensure that it will measure within a specific temperature range in which the instrument is designed to operate.

(n) the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument

 - Adjustment of a device so the output is within a specified range for particular values of the input.

The process of measuring and setting the laser to the needed energy for accurate tissue removal. Some machines sculpt a PMMA plastic button to be measured by optical instruments, and others employ a 1 [..]

Calibration is the adjustment of the numerical or physical parameters in a model to improve the agreement between the results of the model and observations.

Operation to set an instrument to improve its precision and accuracy

In accordance to VIM: “Calibration is the operation that, under specified conditions, establishes a relationship between the quantity values with measurement uncertainties provided by measurement standards and corresponding indications with measurement uncertainties.”

The comparison of load cell outputs against standard test loads.

Process where the analyst selects the model parameters that cause the model to best reproduce field-measured local traffic operations conditions.

The first step in the finishing process of a stone tile. Coarse abrasives pads are mounted to the bottom of rotating wheels that under extreme pressure and rotation speed are applied to the face of th [..]

Calibration, an exercise in goodness-of-fit, is the fitting of a model to observed data, primarily by adjusting model parameters. Calibration might: (a) be performed following model estimation, (b) in [..]

The process of identifying, measuring, and correcting errors in instruments and/or procedures.

The process by which the photometric and spectroscopic observations are calibrated. The goal of calibration is to take the digital camera readouts and convert them to measured quantities like fluxes. [..]

A basic control to a data source from controls and displays for calibrating a device; Also, a procedure to adjust physical devices so that they provide the most accurate results possible; calibration procedures commonly result in correction factors to be downloaded from the host processor to the device; during calibration, the device is usually not [..]

the checking, adjusting, or systematic standardizing of the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument.

The internal temperature sensor in a thermostat is accurately calibrated at the factory and usually will not need to be adjusted. The Temperature Calibration feature allows you to manually offset the measured temperature by as much as plus or minus 5°F degrees from its original value. This feature can be useful to match one thermostat to another, i [..]

Sets each device in the post-production pipeline to a specific standard. Calibration ensures all devices acquire, display, and output an accurate image.

Every device in the digital photography workflow – camera, scanner, monitor, printer – produces color differently. Therefore it is important to recognize this fact, and be prepared to compensate for it when doing post-processing of your digital images. Color management is the calibration process that enables them all to act in harmony, so there is [..]

The act of adjusting the colour of one device relative to another, such as a monitor to a printer, or a scanner to a film recorder. Or, it may be the process of adjusting the colour of one device to s [..]

The process by which the photometric and spectroscopic observations are calibrated. The goal of calibration is to take the digital camera readouts and convert them to measured quantities like fluxes. The details of these procedures can be found on the algorithms pages.

The procedure for obtaining and comparing the readings (actual value) and standard instrument readings (nominal value). Using these results we can conclude - whether the nominal instrument within the allowable range. In contrast to the setup procedure, the deviation of the set is documented, but there is no adjustment device under nominal

Test and adjust the accuracy of a measuring device.

Determination, by measurement or comparison with a standard, of the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other measuring instrument; or determination of the settings of a control device t [..]

Act of comparing an instrument's measuring accuracy to a known standard.

The process of determining the scale of a test or tests. Calibration may involve anchoring items from different tests to a common difficulty scale (the theta scale). When a test is constructed from calibrated items, scores on the test indicate a candidate’s ability, i.e. his or her location on the theta scale.

The process of inputting the grid references of known points, usually the four corners of a map.

Most instruments and sensors are designed to meet certain accuracy specifications. Calibration is the process of setting up the equipment so any reading taken is accurate. The device used to calibrate other instruments is known as a calibrator.

Comparison of a measurement standard or instrument of known accuracy with another standard or instrument to detect, correlate, report, or eliminate by adjustment any variation in the accuracy of the i [..]

The process of standardizing a temperature monitoring instrument to ensure that it will measure within a specific temperature range in which the instrument is designed to operate.

A procedure that checks or adjusts an instrument's accuracy by comparison with a standard or reference.

The methodologies used in aerospace engineering and macroeconomics to make quantitative predictions are remarkably similar now that macroeconomics has ...

The process of learning to read another person's unconscious, nonverbal responses in an ongoing interaction by pairing observable behavioral cues with a specific internal response.

The process of learning to ‘read’ the unconscious, non verbal responses of others.

A process designed to determine the relationship between detector response and concentration for a given component on an instrument. During calibration, one or more samples of known concentration (i.e. standards) are introduced to the detector and detector response is recorded for each sample. Calibration may be performed with reference standards o [..]

the process of comparing an instrument's output signal with reality. Instruments that measure solar energy tend to "drift", that is, their output signals do not mean the same thing from [..]

A basic control to a data source from controls and displays for calibrating a device; Also, a procedure to adjust physical devices so that they provide the most accurate results possible; calibration [..]

A system component that captures heat, smoke and particulate and conducts them into the exhaust ductwork hood.

In hydrologic terms, the process of using historical data to estimate parameters in a hydrologic forecast technique such as SACSMA, routings, and unit hydrographs.

A process designed to determine the relationship between detector response and concentration for a given component on an instrument. During calibration, one or more samples of known concentration (i.e. standards) are introduced to the detector and detector response is recorded for each sample. Calibration may be performed with reference standards o [..]

A measurement or comparison against a standard. Determining equipment deviation from a standard source so as to ascertain the proper correction factors.

Setting an measuring instrument before measuring for accurate results.

to check, adjust, or determine by comparison that a computer model will produce results that meet or exceed some defined criteria within a specified degree of confidence.

Decision Analyst’s choice models and Conceptor® volumetric forecasting models are calibrated to category volume and brand shares. This greatly improves the accuracy of these models. Learn More

The process of adjusting the output of a sensor chart so that it’s reading can be correlated to the actual value being measured.

To adjust the correct value of a reading by comparison to a standard.

As well as de-cluttering for permanent echoes, and other adjustments, rainfall radar returns are calibrated (in real-time) against a network of telemetering rain gauges. This means of course that if t [..]

NOT SURE WHICH OF THESE (IF EITHER) IS RIGHT: 1. The estimation of some parameters of a model, under the assumption that the model is correct, as a middle step in the study of other parameters. Use of [..]

Using analogue marking to calibrate the state and internal representations of a person. Once calibrated you can determine what someone is thinking and feeling from the person’s analogue markings.

Calibration is the process of comparing an unknown value to a known value. To calibrate a device is to compare a characteristic of that device with the characteristic of a similar device called a “standard.” Using load cells as an example, the load cell being calibrated and the standard load cell are mounted together in series and a range of loads [..]

correction of measurements to eliminate errors, notably in the case of the calibration curve derived from tree rings

In hydrologic terms, the process of using historical data to estimate parameters in a hydrologic forecast technique such as SACSMA, routings, and unit hydrographs.

The act or process of comparing certain specific measurements in an instrument with a standard.

The process of adjusting an instrument so that its reading can be correlated to the actual values being measured. Further Reading

A process of dividing and numbering the scale of an instrument; also of correcting or determining the error of an existing scale, or of evaluating one quantity in terms of readings of another.

The graduation or confirmation of the graduation of an instrument to enable measurements in definite units to be made with it. Thus for example the deflection of a meter can be calibrated to read the current causing the deflection.

The process of adjusting an instrument so that its reading can be correlated to the actual values being measured. Further Reading

The act of calibrating something.

the set of operations which establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values indicated by a measuring instrument or measuring system, or values represented by a material measure, and the corresponding known values of a reference standard (EUDRALEX Volume 4 - Medicinal Products for Human and Veterinary Use: Good Manufacturing P [..]

Periodic scheduled activity to check and maintain the accuracy of measurements against a known standard.

In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard co [..]

In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard co [..]

In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard co [..]

There are two main uses of the term calibration in statistics that denote special types of statistical inference problems. "Calibration" can mean a reverse process to regression, where instead of a f [..]

Calibration (Is Pushing Luck and Key Too Far) is the fifth studio album by Omar Rodríguez-López, and the fourth released in the "Amsterdam series". The album was released in Japan on December 15, 2007 [..]

Determination, by measurement or comparison with a standard, of the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other measuring instrument; or determination of the settings of a control device t [..]