calibrate

🇺🇸 /ˈkælɪbreɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkælɪbreɪt/
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verb
R

To adjust a tool or device so it can measure things correctly.

The scientist had to calibrate the thermometer before taking the temperature of the liquid.

translation

v. To adjust a tool or device so it can measure things correctly.

Word Forms

3rd Present calibrates
Past calibrated
Perfect calibrated
Progressive calibrating