calibration

1. The proccess of data acquisition (obtained by comparison against standards) able to anticipate the behavior of someting.
2. The data so obtained.
3. The final report or documentation showing such data.
4. The stage in which someting is regarding the level of its calibration knoledge.

Adjustment is not calibration. When we adjust something we change its behavior (usually to move it closer to standards aiming a better performance); when we calibrate we just understand its behavior so that we can compensate or even adjust it.

by Arturo Cortijo March 11, 2008

Calibri-ing

When using a newer version of Microsoft Word, your font randomly changes back to the default Calibri style. This is often a minor annoyance when writing papers that require the Times New Roman font style, and many people wish Times was still the preset font for Word.

John: "There we go, almost done... Now to write my conc... What the fuck!? Why are you Calibri-ing Word?! Now I have to change this stupid shit!"

Mike: "Dude, it's the default font, just accept it!"

John: "NEVER!!!"

by Crunk All Day September 28, 2011

impact calibration

The technical terminology for hitting any sort of electronic device to get it to work properly; a solid and punctuated smack or slap.

"Theo noticed the screen on his iPad was slightly scrambled so he quickly implemented the impact calibration principle to the edge of the device. One good smack and the screen was clear as the blue sky on a summer's day.

by MCBassGuitar May 18, 2016

Soul Calibur

A series of fighting games produced by Namco. Well known for its strategic battles, numerous amounts of weapons, and the fact that the female characters' outfits get smaller and breasts get bigger in every installment.

Eric: Man, Ivy's gonna be nude in Soul Calibur V.

Joe: Isn't her main weapon a whip?

Eric: Yeah, why?

Joe: Kinky.

by Ninja of the Bong March 26, 2008

Men of Timber and Calibre

These are used for men of repute. Men that are highly respected in their community or around the world. These men are power brokers... Stylish, talented, witty, you name it, they command respect wherever they go.

Have you seen the list of the newly appointed ministers, those are men of Timber and calibre.

by popesaint August 6, 2019

calibra

A semi-popular car designed by Opel and sold under various brands by GM, including Vauxhall and Holden from 1990-1998. It was somehow overlooked by many markets in favour of close rivals the Toyota Celica and Nissan 180SX, despite its value for money and impressive looks.
Mechanicals were based on an earlier GM model which was apparently known for its tendency to not work very well all the time.
The 2 door coupe was sold with a range of configurations including an 8v and 16v inline 4, 24v V6, and WRX-eating Turbo 4 with AWD.

The calibra is gaining popularity as a second hand car because of the impressive specs of some configurations.

by kontrol freak November 23, 2005

Soul Calibur 2

A weapons fighting game made by NAMCO, in which each of the next-gen consoles recieves a console exclusive character.
gamecube=Link
Xbox=Spawn
PS2=Heihachi

Retard-"Why won't my Soul Calibur 2 disc work in my Xbox?!"
Me-"Dude, you got it for Gamecube"

by Emennius January 10, 2004