Calibration

to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc.:
a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
Contemporary Examples

Is Prism Really a Scandal? Alan M. Dershowitz June 8, 2013
What’s Next for ‘Walking Dead’? Showrunner Scott Gimple On Season 5 and What Mary’s Grill Really Means Melissa Leon March 31, 2014

Historical Examples

Metabolic Adaptation to Climate and Distribution of the Raccoon Procyon Lotor and Other Procyonidae John N. Mugaas
Anything You Can Do … Gordon Randall Garrett
The Long Voyage Carl Richard Jacobi
Anything You Can Do Gordon Randall Garrett
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 Various
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 Various
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 Various
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 Various

verb (transitive)
to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)
to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units
to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)
to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery)
n.
v.

cal’i·bra’tor n.
calibrate
(kāl’ə-brāt’)