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   calibrate

   /ˈkalɪbreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings: "the depth gauge is calibrated in centimetres"
   • ▪ correlate the readings of (an instrument) with those of a standard in order to check the instrument's accuracy: "a separate control experiment is then carried out to calibrate the calorimeter"
   • ▪ adjust (experimental results) to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data: "the radiocarbon results would need to be calibrated to convert them to calendar ages"
   • ▪ carefully assess, set, or adjust (something abstract): "the regulators cannot properly calibrate the risks involved"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from calibre + -ate3.

   Derivatives

   • 1. calibrator noun

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   CALIBRATE definition: 1. to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CALIBRATE is to ascertain the caliber of (something). How to use calibrate in a sentence.

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   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.

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   CALIBRATE meaning: 1. to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   The word calibrate means making precise measurement. For example, you might want to calibrate your bathroom scale now and then to be sure it’s adjusted for exact weight. Or calibrate it to read five pounds light.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCALIBRATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you calibrate an instrument or tool, you mark or adjust it so that you can use it to measure something accurately.

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   Definition of calibrate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer. 2. a. To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity. b.

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    See synonyms for calibrate on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing. to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).

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    Calibrate definition, to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements). See more.