exactly-calibrated
|ex-act-ly-cal-i-brat-ed|
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/ɪɡˈzæktli ˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪd/
(calibrate)
adjust for accuracy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'calibrate' originates from the French word 'calibrer,' which meant 'to measure the caliber of a gun.'
Historical Evolution
'calibrer' transformed into the English word 'calibrate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'calibrate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to measure the caliber of a gun,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to adjust precisely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
adjusted with precision to ensure accuracy.
The instrument was exactly-calibrated to ensure precise measurements.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 01:25