单词	calibrate
释义	calibrate verb cal·​i·​brate ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt  calibrated; calibrating transitive verb 1 : to ascertain the caliber of (something) 2 : to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (something, such as a thermometer tube) 3 : to standardize (something, such as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors 4 : to adjust precisely for a particular function calibrate a thermometer 5 : to measure precisely carefully calibrate the dosage of a medicine especially : to measure against a standard calibrator ˈka-lə-ˌbrā-tər  noun Example Sentences carefully calibrate the dosage of a medicine Recent Examples on the Web Republican leaders have told candidates to calibrate messaging for their own voters. Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 Odenkirk and Gould are discussing how to calibrate the intensity of his pleas to make a phone call. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The model is used to calibrate the cost of equity for a firm, which is a critical input into the share price valuation and fairness opinion used in M&A transactions. Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 Coaches are probably trying to calibrate the best way to prepare their players for the regular season with one fewer preseason contest. Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 To calibrate the equipment correctly, the actors performed a range of motion tests, thus ensuring the data was being tracked consistently across different shoots, said Paul Pianezza, a senior producer at Digital Domain. Alyse Stanley, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Then the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate and calibrate the science instruments, all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court. Seth Borenstein, ajc, 12 July 2022 That’s interesting because people can immerse in various formats, but the ability to transverse what historically has been physical versus digital will open up perspectives that many of us can’t even calibrate right now. Forbes, 1 July 2022 In the months ahead, Ludington will hold a trial to try to determine how many blood spots really are needed for newborn disease screening, including to calibrate critical testing equipment, among other issues. Ed White, Detroit Free Press, 23 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology caliber + -ate entry 4, perhaps after French calibrer First Known Use 1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition calibrate transitive verb cal·​i·​brate ˈkal-ə-ˌbrāt  calibrated; calibrating 1 : to ascertain the caliber of (as a thermometer tube) 2 : to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (as a thermometer tube) 3 : to standardize (as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors calibrate verb as in to measure to determine the correct value of (something) The age of the tree was calibrated from the carbon dating data. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance measure compute calculate gage scale gauge assess estimate deduct evaluate quantify quantitate figure out figure in figure count appraise subtract divide allow (for) add totalize cipher sum solve (for) value recalculate itemize add up work out factor (in or into or out) average number reckon multiply recompute total tally rate refigure
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