Die Kalibrierung
Example: Die Kalibrierung der Messgeräte ist für präzise Ergebnisse entscheidend.
Definition
"Kalibrierung" refers to the process of adjusting and standardizing measuring instruments or devices to ensure their accuracy and precision. It is essential for obtaining reliable and consistent results in various scientific, industrial, and technical applications.
Etymology
The word "Kalibrierung" comes from the German verb "kalibrieren," which is derived from the French word "calibrer," meaning to measure or standardize. This, in turn, originates from "calibre," referring to the diameter of a gun barrel or a measuring standard. Did you know? The term originally gained importance in firearms and engineering before becoming a general term for precision measurement.
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"Die Kalibrierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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