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Calibration of a measuring instrument is
the process of breaking in the instrument when it is new.
the process of putting oil in all the moving parts of the instrument.
comparing and adjusting the instrument’s measurement to get the data that you expect during your experiment.
comparing and adjusting the instrument’s measurement to match a known quantity or another correctly functioning instrument’s measurement.

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Correct answer: "comparing and adjusting the instrument’s measurement to match a known quantity or another correctly functioning instrument’s measurement."

Explanation: Calibration means checking an instrument against a standard (or a known-good instrument) and adjusting it so its readings are accurate and traceable. It is not simply breaking in, oiling, or tuning it to produce expected experiment outcomes.