calibrate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
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to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
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to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
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to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc..
a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
verb
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to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)
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to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units
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to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)
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to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery)
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To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model.
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To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.
Other Word Forms
- calibrater noun
- calibration noun
- calibrator noun
- recalibrate verb (used with or without object)
- uncalibrated adjective
Etymology
Origin of calibrate
Example Sentences
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The unemployment rate is a key factor for the European Central Bank as it calibrates policy amid rising inflation and wage demand concerns.
U.S. stocks are getting some support from the bond market in early Monday trading, as investors begin to calibrate how damage from the war in Iran will affect growth in the world’s biggest economy.
From Barron's
U.S. stocks are getting some support from the bond market in early Monday trading, as investors begin to calibrate how damage from the war in Iran will affect growth in the world’s biggest economy.
From Barron's
“These factors, alongside portfolio capital outflows, have contributed to depreciation pressures on the Indian rupee, necessitating calibrated policy responses,” according to the report.
Traffic through the waterway has been mostly halted since then, though Iran adopted a “calibrated strategy” that has allowed some vessels to pass.
From MarketWatch
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