verb

recalibrate

ree-KAL-uh-brayt

Recalibrate (verb) means to adjust or set the standard of something again, often after conditions have changed. Example: “The scale needs to be recalibrated every few months for accuracy.”

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

Word forms

recalibrated past tense, recalibrates singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus calibrate.

Rhymes for recalibrate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recalibrate” mean?

The word “recalibrate” means to adjust or set the standard of something again, often after conditions have changed. In plain terms, adjusting something back to the right settings or expectations.

How do you pronounce “recalibrate”?

“Recalibrate” is pronounced ree-KAL-uh-brayt (/ˌɹiˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “recalibrate” in a sentence?

Here is “recalibrate” used in a sentence: “The scale needs to be recalibrated every few months for accuracy.”

What part of speech is “recalibrate”?

“Recalibrate” is a verb.