ijken

Ijken is a Dutch verb meaning to calibrate or bring measuring instruments into alignment with a reference standard. In metrology and manufacturing contexts, ijken describes the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of instruments by comparing their readings with known references and applying corrections as needed.

The term is used in laboratories, calibration facilities, quality control, and maintenance routines. Typical ijken procedures involve selecting an appropriate reference standard, performing measurements across the instrument’s range, adjusting settings to minimize error, and documenting results in a calibration certificate. Regular ijken ensures traceability to national or international standards and supports compliance with industry tolerances and regulatory requirements. In many sectors, calibration intervals are defined by standardization bodies or manufacturer recommendations.

Conjugation:

- ik ijk

- jij/je ijkt

- u ijkt

- wij ijken

- jullie ijken

- zij ijken

See also:

- calibration

- metrology

- reference standard

- calibration certificate