calibrate
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əˌbreɪt verb (used with object), cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·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.
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| —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 | |
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Medical Dictionary
calibrate cal·i·brate (kāl'ə-brāt')
v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates
To check, adjust, or determine the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument by comparison with a standard.
To determine the caliber of a tube.
To make corrections in or adjust a procedure or process.
cal'i·bra'tor n.
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Science Dictionary
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Example sentences
However, online marketers have few metrics to calibrate the effectiveness of social-media campaigns.
Adjust and re-calibrate as needed to obtain the desired rate.
Early penguin fossils, plus mitochondrial genomes, calibrate avian evolution.
It is now finishing preliminary tests that calibrate it against ground-based sensors.
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