Pontosítás

Pontosítás is a Hungarian noun derived from the verb pontosítani, meaning to make precise, to calibrate, or to adjust. It denotes a range of processes aimed at increasing accuracy, correcting errors, or refining outcomes. The term is used in various technical and practical contexts, and its exact meaning depends on the field.

In metrology, engineering, and the sciences, pontosítás commonly refers to calibration or adjustment of instruments and procedures to align measurements with reference standards. It can also denote the application of corrections to measurement results to account for known biases or systematic errors, thereby improving data quality and comparability. In this sense, pontosítás is closely related to, yet distinct from, terms such as kalibráció (calibration) and korrekció (correction).

In data processing and statistics, pontosítás may describe post hoc corrections or refinements of results, including the use of correction factors or bias adjustments. The aim is to produce more reliable conclusions or to harmonize data from different sources.

In editing and writing, pontosítás can refer to refinements or amendments to a text to improve clarity or precision. However, Hungarian editing practice often uses pontozás (punctuation) for the punctuation aspect and helyesírás (spelling) for orthography; pontosítás in this context is more likely to be encountered as content corrections or clarifications within manuscripts or official documents.

Etymologically, pontosítás combines pontos (precise) with the suffix -ítás, forming an action noun. Related concepts include pontosság (accuracy), kalibráció, korrekció, pontozás, and helyesírás.