calibrate
verb (used with object)
to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
has calibrated
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present perfectof calibrate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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So far, Riyadh has calibrated its responses as the Houthis test their limits, but experts on the conflict say they see little room for de-escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
And when she does, Fanning has calibrated her sobs to have a hint of hamminess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
But so far, Hezbollah has calibrated its actions to prevent a full-scale war with Israel.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2024
Supreme Court has calibrated this First Amendment balance carefully over the last fifty-plus years.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2022
As a candidate for the leadership, Mr. Kono has calibrated some of his past positions.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
