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calibration /cal·i·bra·tion/ (kal″ĭ-bra´shun) determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary correction factors.
calibration [kal′ibrā′shən] Etymology: Fr, calibre, the bore of a gun the process of measuring or calibrating against an established standard, such as a deciliter or kilogram. calibration [kal″ĭ-bra´shun] determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary correction factors.
calibration (kal´ n 1. the process of comparing a measurement instrument against a verified standard instrument. The US Bureau of Standards maintains the national calibration instruments for weights and measures. 2. the comparison of procedures between clinicians to achieve a clinical standard. calibration of radiography unit, n See unit, radiography calibration. Caliciviridae
n a grouping of nonenveloped, 20-sided RNA viruses, and includes the Norwalk gastroenteritis virus. calibration determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary correction factors. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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