uncalibrated

adjective

un·​cal·​i·​brat·​ed ˌən-ˈka-lə-ˌbrā-təd How to pronounce uncalibrated (audio)
: not corrected, adjusted, or standardized by calibration : not calibrated
uncalibrated dates
using uncalibrated equipment

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Other methods for uncalibrated devices use ultrasound waves to visualize variables such as artery dimensions and blood flow velocity, which are also related to blood pressure. — Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2023 The boxes beneath each spectrum show the raw, uncalibrated data. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 June 2022

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1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncalibrated was in 1965

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“Uncalibrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncalibrated. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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