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   Cal·i·brate

   /ˈkaləbrāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings: "the depth gauge is calibrated in centimeters"
   • ▪ 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 caliber + -ate3.

   Derivatives

   • 1. calibrator noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › calibrateCalibrate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCALIBRATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] us / ˈkæl·əˌbreɪt / Add to word list. to make, adjust, or check the setting (= the position) of the controls used to make measurements with a tool or measuring device: Our radar was calibrated for 100,000 yards.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncalibrate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   calibrate. calibrate something to mark units of measurement on an instrument such as a thermometer so that it can be used for measuring something accurately. Definition of calibrate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   6 days ago · 1. to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc) 2. to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units. 3. to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc) 4. to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery ) Collins English Dictionary.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › calibrationCalibration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CALIBRATION is the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated. How to use calibration in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › calibrateCalibrate - definition of calibrate by The Free Dictionary

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   calibrate. ( ˈkælɪˌbreɪt) vb ( tr) 1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc) 2. (General Physics) to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units. 3. (General Physics) to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc) 4.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcalibrate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   calico noun. Definition of calibrate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.