Calibrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Calibrate is a verb meaning (technology, transitive) To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.
Meaning
(technology, transitive) To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.
More Meanings
- (technology, transitive) To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
- (firearms, transitive) To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.
Example Sentences
Trent Alexander-Arnold was prominent in the early running, stepping up from right-back into midfield, calibrating his passing range. He had already teed up Harry Kane for a free header – the captain headed high – when he sent Anthony Gordon clean through.
Word Forms
- calibrates
- calibrating
- calibrated
Synonyms for calibrate
Depending on context, synonyms include graduate, fine-tune.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fine-tune, graduate, calibration, calibre, benchmark, gauge.
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