Translation guide
The process of adjusting or checking a measuring instrument against a standard.
The act of setting or correcting a device so it measures accurately.
The most common term for calibration of measuring instruments like scales, thermometers, or sensors.
Verifying or marking graduations on a measuring device.
Specifically refers to determining or setting the scale markings on an instrument. Rarely used in everyday language.
この定規の目盛り定めがずれている。
The calibration of this ruler is off.
Adjusting or fine-tuning a system, process, or expectations.
校正 (kōsei) is specifically for calibrating measuring instruments against a standard. 調整 (chōsei) is a broader term for adjustment or regulation of any system, not necessarily involving a standard.
While キャリブレーション is understood, it can sound like unnecessary jargon in non-technical contexts. Use 校正 for instruments and 調整 for general adjustments.
この温度計は定期的に校正が必要です。
This thermometer needs regular calibration.
Loanword from English, often used in technical or IT contexts, such as screen or sensor calibration.
モニターのキャリブレーションを行ってください。
Please calibrate the monitor.
A less common variant of 校正, sometimes used in technical documents, but 校正 is preferred.
機器の較正手順を文書化する。
Document the calibration procedure for the equipment.
Use 調整 (adjustment) when talking about fine-tuning non-measurement systems, like processes or settings.
新しいシステムの調整に時間がかかった。
It took time to calibrate the new system.
Means fine-tuning or minor adjustment, often used when 'calibration' implies small, precise changes.
計画の微調整が必要だ。
We need to calibrate the plan.