Definition of Calibrate
Calibrate
cal·i·brate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To adjust or fine-tune a device or system to ensure accurate measurements or performance.
e.g. The scientist had to calibrate the microscope to examine the tiny specimen.
(verb)
to check whether an instrument is accurate and to adjust it so that it is, by comparing its measurements to a standard;
e.g. He had to calibrate his insulin pump so that it would deliver the correct dosage.
(verb)
to carefully and precisely assess or measure and adjust an abstract thing;
e.g. I want to calibrate my response to the circumstances so I am not overly harsh.
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