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- Dictionarycalibrate/ˈkalɪbreɪt/
verb
- 1. mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings: "the depth gauge is calibrated in centimetres"
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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.
The meaning of CALIBRATE is to ascertain the caliber of (something). How to use calibrate in a sentence.
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.
In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy.
CALIBRATE meaning: 1. to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately: 2. to…. Learn more.
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.
calibration. noun. engineering, science specialized uk / ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌkæl.əˈbreɪ.ʃ ə n /. Add to word list. [ C ] the units of measurement marked on an instrument so that it can measure accurately: A fine catheter with 10-mm calibrations was inserted by the surgeon.
If you calibrate an instrument or tool, you mark or adjust it so that you can use it to measure something accurately.
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.
Definition of calibrate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
