Synonyms: standardisation, standardization, calibration
Definition: the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
Usage: the thermometer needed calibration
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: standardisation, standardization, normalisation, normalization
Definition: the imposition of standards or regulations
Usage: a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization
Similar words: social control
Definition: control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
Synonyms: standardisation, standardization
Definition: the condition in which a standard has been successfully established
Usage: standardization of nuts and bolts had saved industry millions of dollars
Similar words: condition, status
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations