calibration
noun engineering, science specialized uk/ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkæl.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/
[ C ]刻度
the units of measurement marked on an instrument so that it can measure accurately
A fine catheter with 10-mm calibrations was inserted by the surgeon. 外科医生把一根刻度为10毫米的细导管插了进去。
At the rear of the heating element is a temperature control dial with calibrations from 1 to 5. 加热元件后部有一个温度控制盘，其上的刻度范围为1到5。
[ U ]校准
the process of checking a measuring instrument to see if it is accurate
We have a metrology lab for instrument calibration and repair. 我们有一个用于仪器校准和维修的计量实验室。
The terminal display leads the operator through the calibration. 终端显示器引导操作员完成校准。
See: calibrate
- More examples
- The upper and lower dark lines are the two calibration pins.
- The accuracy of the measurement will depend on the precision of the calibrations on the instrument you are using.
- Calibrations are the same in each panel.
- Measurements were made at one-minute intervals except during routine instrument calibration.
- The molecular weights of the samples were estimated from a calibration curve.