calibrate

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Pronunciation

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/

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/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ · /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ · /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/

Definition of calibrate

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

(transitive)To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.

“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.”

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verb

(transitive)To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.

“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.”
(transitive)To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
(transitive)To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.

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From caliber or calibre + -ate.

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