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calibrate
[kal-uh-breyt]
verb (used with object)
to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc..
a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
calibrate
/ ˈkælɪˌbreɪt /
verb
to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)
to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units
to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)
to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery)
calibrate
To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model.
To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.
Other Word Forms
- calibration noun
- calibrator noun
- calibrater noun
- recalibrate verb (used with or without object)
- uncalibrated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of calibrate1
Example Sentences
But the central bank ultimately stuck to its calibrated stance, saying it will “continue to raise the policy interest rate and adjust the degree of monetary accommodation.”
At Donum, the wine, art and landscape feel calibrated together; they exist on more equal footing.
He said the technology would help with error correction while calibrating which AI algorithms should be used on GPUs and quantum processors.
Delivering 2% inflation, she noted in September, requires “carefully calibrating the stance of policy.”
Delivering 2% inflation, she noted in September, requires “carefully calibrating the stance of policy.”
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