verb

recalibrate

ree-KAL-uh-brayt

verb

To adjust or set the standard of something again, often after conditions have changed.

"The scale needs to be recalibrated every few months for accuracy."

"After the setback, the company recalibrated its growth targets."

How to Use Recalibrate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAdjusting something back to the right settings or expectations.

Common pairings

recalibrate expectations recalibrate a device recalibrate strategy

recalibrated past tense, recalibrates singular

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The scale needs to be _____ every few months for accuracy.

From re- ("again") plus calibrate.

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