Geijkte

Geijkte is the inflected form of the Dutch adjective geijkt, used to describe measuring instruments, equipment, or procedures that have undergone a calibration process and carry a calibration certificate. The term signals that the item has been checked against a reference standard and meets specified accuracy tolerances.

In practice, geijkte instruments are calibrated to establish traceability to national or international standards. A calibration typically involves comparing the instrument’s readings with a known reference and adjusting or documenting any deviation within acceptable limits. The result is a calibration certificate that records the method used, the standards referenced, the measured values, and the permissible error. Items that are geijkt often bear identifying marks or labels indicating their status and validity period.

Geijkte equipment is common in sectors such as manufacturing, laboratories, healthcare, and quality management, where measurement reliability is essential. Examples include geijkte thermometers, balances, gauges, and other test instruments. The designation does not guarantee perpetual accuracy; instruments can drift over time, environmental conditions can affect readings, and recalibration is required at intervals defined by usage, standard practices, or regulatory requirements.

Regulatory or contractual contexts frequently require calibration and traceability, making geijkt status a prerequisite for official measurements or inspections. Non-geijkte devices may be disqualified from use for critical measurements or subjected to remediation.

See also: metrology, calibration, calibration certificate, traceability, standards.