1. measuring the diameter or thickness of something using calipers
Usage: present participle of caliper; common in manufacturing, engineering, and quality control

1. the act or process of measuring with calipers; a measurement taken with calipers
Usage: gerund form; technical/industrial context

Examples

• The technician is callipering the metal rod to ensure it meets specifications.
• Callipering the pipe diameter is a critical step in quality assurance.
• She performed callipering on each component before assembly.
• The engineer used callipering to verify the thickness of the steel plate.
• Accurate callipering prevents defective parts from reaching customers.
• The machinist spent the morning callipering finished products.