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calibrate
[ kal-uh-breyt ]
verb (used with object)
calibrated, calibrating.
- 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
/ ˈæɪˌɪ /
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.
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Derived Forms
- ˌˈپDz, noun
- ˈˌٴǰ, noun
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Other Word Forms
- ···پDz [kal-, uh, -, brey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- ···ٴǰ ··· noun
- ···ٱ verb (used with or without object) recalibrated recalibrating
- ܲ···· adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of calibrate1
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But that first script was well calibrated with subtle humor and romance.
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The question, analysts say, is not whether there will be a military response - but when, and how calibrated it will be, and at what cost.
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Songbirds that migrate at night calibrate their magnetic compass to the setting sun, then use the stars as a compass.
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Roberts agreed, noting Pages is still “calibrating” the right balance of patience and aggression.
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"We'll act in a calm, carefully phased, unified way, as we calibrate our response, while allowing adequate time for talks," he said.
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