miscalibration

[US]/ˌmɪsˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌmɪsˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/

Translation

n.incorrect calibration; an error in the calibration of a scale or measuring instrument; a deviation from the correct setting due to calibration error

Phrases & Collocations

sensor miscalibration

system miscalibration

camera miscalibration

instrument miscalibration

minor miscalibration

severe miscalibration

miscalibration errors

detect miscalibration

fix miscalibration

Example Sentences

the miscalibration of the thermometer caused the lab results to drift over time.

we traced the miscalibration back to a faulty reference standard.

sensor miscalibration can trigger false alarms in the monitoring system.

after the update, a subtle miscalibration in the model increased prediction bias.

the team ran diagnostics to detect miscalibration in the pressure gauge.

correcting the miscalibration required recalibrating the device against a certified weight.

risk miscalibration led the traders to underestimate volatility.

the audit revealed miscalibration in the meter that affected customer billing.

to fix the miscalibration, we adjusted the offset and reran the calibration routine.

even slight miscalibration can degrade accuracy in high-precision measurements.

the clinician warned that miscalibration of the monitor could distort vital signs.

we suspected miscalibration when the readings consistently differed from the baseline.

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