Uncalibrated
Pronunciation: /ˈənˈkæɫəˌbɹeɪtəd/
Uncalibrated (adj)
- Not adjusted to give correct measurements, so readings may be wrong or unreliable.
- Not compared with a known standard, so the device or method has not been tested for accuracy.
Examples
- The uncalibrated scale may show the wrong weight.
- Don’t trust this thermometer; it’s uncalibrated and may be inaccurate.
Uncalibrated (adjective)
Examples
- The sensor is uncalibrated, so its readings may be inaccurate.
- Our measurements are uncalibrated, and the results look unreliable.