calibration check
[/ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən tʃɛk/]
nounpl: calibration checks
verificação de calibração
1. A procedure to verify and ensure that a measuring instrument or device is functioning accurately and producing correct measurements according to established standards
The laboratory performs a calibration check on all instruments every month to maintain quality standards.
O laboratório realiza uma verificação de calibração em todos os instrumentos todos os meses para manter os padrões de qualidade.
2. A test or inspection process to confirm that equipment readings match known reference values or standards
Before starting the experiment, a calibration check must be completed on the scale.
Antes de iniciar o experimento, deve-se fazer uma verificação de calibração na balança.
3. A quality assurance process in manufacturing and engineering to validate measurement accuracy
The calibration check revealed that the pressure gauge was reading 2% higher than the actual value.
A verificação de calibração revelou que o manômetro estava apresentando uma leitura 2% acima do valor real.
In Brazilian industrial and scientific contexts, calibration checks are mandated by regulatory bodies like INMETRO (Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia). In the USA, calibration checks follow NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) standards and are critical in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and medical devices. Both cultures emphasize metrological traceability as essential for quality assurance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to pass a calibration check
to fail a calibration check
calibration check protocol
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