self-calibrating - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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self-calibrating (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/sɛlfˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/

Meaning and Usage

The term "self-calibrating" refers to a system, device, or instrument that can automatically adjust and correct its own measurements or performance parameters without the need for external input or manual calibration. This is commonly used in the context of technology and instrumentation to ensure accuracy and precision in operations.

Frequency of Use

"Self-calibrating" is a term that is more frequently found in written contexts, particularly in technical, scientific, or engineering literature. However, it may also be encountered in discussions related to advanced technologies and automated systems in oral communication.

Example Sentences

  1. The new sensor is self-calibrating, ensuring accurate readings at all times.
    Новый сенсор является самокалибруемым, что гарантирует точность показаний в любое время.

  2. Manufacturers are increasingly incorporating self-calibrating features into their devices to enhance user convenience.
    Производители все чаще включают в свои устройства функции самокалибровки для повышения удобства использования.

  3. With self-calibrating systems, the need for manual adjustment becomes obsolete.
    С самокалибруемыми системами необходимость в ручной настройке становится устаревшей.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "self-calibrating" is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions, it is often discussed conceptually in fields related to technology, engineering, or automation. Here are a few phrases that can relate to the context of self-adjusting mechanisms:

  1. In tune with oneself
    She practiced meditation to become more in tune with herself and make self-calibrating adjustments in her life.
    Она занималась медитацией, чтобы стать более в гармонии с собой и делать самокалибровочные коррекции в своей жизни.

  2. Adjust on the fly
    The software can adjust on the fly, much like a self-calibrating device.
    Программа может на лету регулироваться, как самокалибрующееся устройство.

  3. Finding balance
    He employs various techniques for finding balance, making his approach almost self-calibrating.
    Он использует различные методы для нахождения баланса, что делает его подход почти самокалибрующимся.

Etymology

The term "self-calibrating" is a compound word formed from the prefix "self-" meaning "on one's own" or "automatically," and "calibrating," which comes from the word "calibrate." "Calibrate" is derived from the French word calibrer (to measure), which has its roots in the Latin caliber (meaning the diameter of a round of ammunition or the standard measure).

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Automatic calibration
- Self-adjusting
- Self-regulating

Antonyms:
- Manual calibration
- Fixed
- Static



25-07-2024