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cal⋅i⋅brate

  [kal-uh-breyt]
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–verb (used with object), -brat⋅ed, -brat⋅ing.
1. to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
2. to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
3. to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
4. to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc.: a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
Origin:
1860–65; caliber + -ate 1

Related forms:
cal⋅i⋅bra⋅tion, noun
cal⋅i⋅bra⋅tor, cal⋅i⋅brat⋅er, noun
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cal·i·brate   (kāl'ə-brāt')   
tr.v.   cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates

  1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer.

  2. To determine the caliber of (a tube).

  3. To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity.

cal'i·bra'tor n.
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Main Entry: cal·i·brate
Pronunciation: 'kal-&-"brAt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -brat·ed; -brat·ing
1 : to ascertain the caliber of (as a thermometer tube)
2 : to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (as a thermometer tube)
3 : tostandardize (as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors —cal·i·bra·tion /"kal-&-'brA-sh&n/ noun —cal·i·bra·tor /'kal-&-"brAt-&r/ noun
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calibrate cal·i·brate (kāl'ə-brāt')
v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates

  1. To check, adjust, or determine the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument by comparison with a standard.

  2. To determine the caliber of a tube.

  3. To make corrections in or adjust a procedure or process.

cal'i·bra'tor n.

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