calibrate
[kal-uh-breyt]
- 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.
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Origin of calibrate
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With Hillary Clinton waiting in the wings on the Democratic side, the Republicans need to recalibrate quickly.
They expect him to recalibrate, slightly, to be more happy warrior than culture warrior.
Brody had to recalibrate when Akbari head faked in a public square and enlisted Abu Nazir's widow to vet him instead.
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The man toppled forward, and a surreal silence followed as though reality had to recalibrate.
Instead of running away from the asymmetries between Zionism and liberalism, J Street aims to recalibrate them.
calibrate
- 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)
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Word Origin and History for recalibrate
calibrate
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
calibrate
(kăl′ə-brāt′)- To check, adjust, or determine the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument by comparison with a standard.
- To determine the caliber of a tube.
- To make corrections in or adjust a procedure or process.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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calibrate
[kăl′ə-brāt′]
- 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.
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