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US
/ˈkæɫəˌbɹeɪt/
]
[ UK /kˈælɪbɹˌeɪt/ ]
[ UK /kˈælɪbɹˌeɪt/ ]
VERB
-
measure the caliber of
calibrate a gun -
mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units
he calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale -
make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
calibrate an instrument
graduate a cylinder
How To Use calibrate In A Sentence
- He was concerned that mistakes could be made which could cost the public money and wanted to know if the systems employed had been properly calibrated and checked.
- Japan should recognize it needs to recalibrate its diplomatic strategy to meet changing realities in the region.
- The fumonisin was eluted with pure methanol and measured in a calibrated fluorometer.
- It is carefully calibrated to maximize milk production while minimizing cost and might consist of haylage or silage—chopped, preserved fodder—ground with protein boosters like soy or the malted grain left over from brewing. The Dirty Life
- There'll be plenty of time for the eventual nominee to "recalibrate" his/her message, steering towards the center, between Super Tuesday and Election Day. Poll: Huckabee Still Loses In General Election Matches, Edwards Most Electable Dem
- The senior official said the proposals are calibrated to protect sovereignty.
- The bicycle ergometer was set at a minimal tension level and had a built-in measure of distance that was calibrated for accuracy.
- calibrate a gun
- But I do know that over time I have been able to calibrate my eye pretty well.
- All that sent some analysts to recalibrate their forecasts. Times, Sunday Times