Calibration
Calibration vs Verification: What Is the Difference?
Calibration and verification are not the same thing. Calibration determines the measurement performance of an instrument by comparison with a suitable reference standard, while verification checks whether the instrument meets specified requirements or acceptance criteria. Learn the practical difference between calibration, verification and adjustment, with examples, error calculations, uncertainty and conformity decisions.
Shakti Sindhu
24 Aug 2026
