Calibrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003988",
  "term": "Calibrate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. To determine the response or reading of an instrument relative to a series of known values over the range of the instrument; results are used to develop correction or calibration factors.\n\n2. To check, adjust, or systematically standardize the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument.\n\n3. To verify the accuracy of a measurement device against a known standard. For the purpose of this subpart, there are two levels of calibration. The initial calibration includes the verification of the accuracy of the device over the entire operating range of the device. Subsequent calibrations can be conducted for a point or several points in a limited range of operation that represents the most common operation of the device.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "Radon Glossary of Terms",
    "Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System Terms and Definitions",
    "40 CFR 63.1292 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/calibrate/"
}