calibrated reference

[ˈkælɪbreɪtɪd ˈrɛfərəns]
nounpl: calibrated references
referência calibrada
1. a standardized measurement or value used as a basis for comparison or adjustment in scientific, technical, or industrial processes
The laboratory uses a calibrated reference to ensure all instruments measure accurately.
O laboratório usa uma referência calibrada para garantir que todos os instrumentos meçam com precisão.
2. a known standard value against which other measurements are tested or verified
The calibrated reference sample was used to validate the new testing equipment.
A amostra de referência calibrada foi usada para validar o novo equipamento de teste.
3. in metrology, an established point or value that has been precisely adjusted and verified
Every analytical instrument must be checked against a calibrated reference before use.
Todo instrumento analítico deve ser verificado contra uma referência calibrada antes do uso.
This is technical terminology widely used in international scientific, industrial, and quality assurance contexts. Both English and Portuguese-speaking countries follow similar standards established by organizations like ISO and NIST. The term is essential in pharmaceutical, chemical, and engineering industries where precision and standardization are critical for regulatory compliance and product quality.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard referencecalibration standardreference standardverified referencecertified reference material
Antonyms / Antônimos
uncalibrated referencearbitrary valueunverified measurement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
referência calibrada
standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
referência calibrada
commonly used in industrial quality control settings
Portugal
referência calibrada
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in technical fields
USA Technical
calibrated reference
standard terminology in laboratories, manufacturing, and quality assurance

Related Words

calibrationmeasurement standardmetrologyreference materialaccuracyprecisiontraceability

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a calibrated reference
against a calibrated reference
use as a calibrated reference
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →