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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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Main Entry:  recalibrate
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to correct a measuring process by checking or adjusting again in comparison with a standard
Example:  The archaeologist recalibrated radiocarbon dates to adjust them to calendar years, using results gained from dendrochronology.
Etymology:  1909
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Medical Dictionary

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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Medical Dictionary

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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Science Dictionary
calibrate   (kāl'ə-brāt')  Pronunciation Key 

  1. To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model.

  2. To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.


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