adj Uncommon

calibrated

Calibrated (adj) means Adjusted precisely to a known standard; carefully measured or tuned. Example: “The lab uses carefully calibrated equipment to ensure accurate results.”

adj

Adjusted precisely to a known standard; carefully measured or tuned.

"The lab uses carefully calibrated equipment to ensure accurate results."

How to use calibrated

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In plain EnglishDescribes something that has already been fine-tuned to a precise, trustworthy standard.

Word forms

more calibrated comparative, most calibrated superlative

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What does “calibrated” mean?

The word “calibrated” means adjusted precisely to a known standard; carefully measured or tuned. In plain terms, describes something that has already been fine-tuned to a precise, trustworthy standard.

How do you use “calibrated” in a sentence?

Here is “calibrated” used in a sentence: “The lab uses carefully calibrated equipment to ensure accurate results.”

What part of speech is “calibrated”?

“Calibrated” is an adjective.

Is “calibrated” a common word?

“Calibrated” is an uncommon word in modern English.