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die Eichung
   calibration (of measuring devices); standardization

Die Eichämter der Bundesländer sind in Deutschland für die Eichung von Taxametern, Zapfsäulen, Waagen, usw. zuständig
The state bureaus of weights and measures in Germany are responsible for the calibration of taxi meters, gas pumps, scales, etc.

Related Words:
eichen to calibrate, adjust; standardize
das Eichamt bureau of standards, bureau of weights and measures
die Eichbehörde National Bureau of Standards (U.S.)
Darauf bin ich geeicht. That's right up my alley.

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