calibrate
|cal/i/brate|
/ˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/
adjust for accuracy
Etymology
'calibrate' originates from the French word 'calibrer', which meant 'to measure the caliber of a gun'.
'calibrer' transformed into the English word 'calibrate' in the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'to measure the caliber of a gun', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adjusting or marking a measuring instrument'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to adjust or mark a measuring instrument with a standard scale of readings.
The technician calibrated the thermometer to ensure accurate readings.
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Verb 2
to carefully assess, set, or adjust something to ensure accuracy or precision.
The engineer calibrated the machine to improve its performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35