calibration
noun
cal·i·bra·tion
ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 
1
: the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated
2
: a set of graduations to indicate values or positions
—usually used in plural
calibrations on a gauge
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Track mode builds on this with heavier steering, more immediate throttle calibration, and more aggressive energy recuperation strategies.
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Bradley Iger,
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6 July 2026
The new update introduces calibration for 50 popular models of in-ear monitors.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
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In most cases, the bigger issue is aggressive calibration rather than the hardware alone.
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Modern digital surfacing and precise calibration have come to greatly enhance prescriptions.
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Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
The new update introduces calibration for 50 popular models of in-ear monitors.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
In most cases, the bigger issue is aggressive calibration rather than the hardware alone.
—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
3 July 2026
Modern digital surfacing and precise calibration have come to greatly enhance prescriptions.
—
K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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“Calibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibration. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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