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calibrate (ˈkælɪˌbreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 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) |
| cali'bration | |
| —n | |
| 'calibrator | |
| —n | |
| 'calibrater | |
| —n | |
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