calibrate
verb
cal·i·brate
ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 
calibrated; calibrating
1
: to ascertain the caliber of (something)
2
: to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (something, such as a thermometer tube)
3
: to standardize (something, such as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors
4
: to adjust precisely for a particular function
calibrate a thermometer
5
: to measure precisely
carefully calibrate the dosage of a medicine
especially
: to measure against a standard
Examples of calibrate in a Sentence
carefully calibrate the dosage of a medicine
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The Agent Studio offerings are calibrated for candidate sourcing, assessment and scheduling across industries such as health care, financial services, manufacturing and retail and for other HR strategy goals such as coaching and team management or onboarding.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Another significant step in adding a layer of reality to the Creepers was calibrating their weight.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
By showing a willingness to risk the lives of former officials, the president is encouraging those who are currently serving to calibrate their actions to avoid similar circumstances.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Calibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calibrate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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calibrate
verb
cal·i·brate
ˈkal-ə-ˌbrāt
calibrated; calibrating
1
: to measure the caliber of
2
a
: to determine, correct, or put the measuring marks on (as a tire pressure gauge)
b
: make standard (as a measuring instrument) by finding out and correcting for the differences from an accepted or ideal value
calibration
noun
ˌkal-ə-ˈbrā-shən
Medical Definition
calibrate
transitive verb
cal·i·brate
ˈkal-ə-ˌbrāt
calibrated; calibrating
1
: to ascertain the caliber of (as a thermometer tube)
2
: to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (as a thermometer tube)
3
: to standardize (as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors
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