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properly-calibrated

|prop-er-ly-cal-i-brat-ed|

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/ˈprɑːpərli ˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪd/

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/ˈprɒpəli ˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪd/

(calibrate)

adjust for accuracy

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
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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 or set to a standard or precise measurement.

The equipment was properly-calibrated to ensure accurate readings.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 18:39