verb
calibrate
KAL-ih-brayt
verb
1
To adjust an instrument or measurement so it matches a known, accurate standard.
"The technician calibrated the scale before weighing the samples."
"You should calibrate your thermostat once a year for accurate readings."
How to Use Calibrate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo fine-tune a device or measurement so it gives correct, reliable results.
Common pairings
calibrate an instrument
calibrate a scale
finely calibrated
Word Forms
calibrated past tense, calibrates singular
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Etymology
From "caliber" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ate."