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calibrate
cal·i·brate C0033700 (kăl′ə-brāt′)tr.v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates 1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer.2. a. To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity.b. To adjust (a display setting) so that recorded images are accurately reproduced: calibrated the tint on the computer monitor.3. To determine the caliber of (a tube).
cal′i·bra′tor n.calibrate (ˈkælɪˌbreɪt) vb (tr) 1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)2. (General Physics) to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units3. (General Physics) to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)4. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery) ˌcaliˈbration n ˈcaliˌbrator, ˈcaliˌbrater ncal•i•brate (ˈkæl əˌbreɪt)
v.t. -brat•ed, -brat•ing. 1. a. to set or check the graduation of (a quantitative measuring instrument). b. to mark (a thermometer or other instrument) with indexes of degree or quantity. 2. to determine the correct range for (a gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits. [1860–65] cal`i•bra′tion, n. cal′i•bra`tor, cal′i•brat`er, n. cal·i·brate (kăl′ə-brāt′)1. To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model: calibrate an oven thermometer.2. To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.calibrate
Past participle: calibrated
Gerund: calibrating
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Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | calibrate - make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring; "calibrate an instrument"; "graduate a cylinder"fine-tune, graduateadjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" | | 2. | calibrate - mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units; "he calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale"mark, tag, label - attach a tag or label to; "label these bottles" | | 3. | calibrate - measure the caliber of; "calibrate a gun"measure, measure out, mensurate - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall" |
calibrateverb measure, gauge We need to calibrate the sextants on the tankers for navigation.Translationscalibrate (ˈkӕlibreit) verb1. to mark out the scale on (a measuring instrument). 標定 标定2. to correct or adjust (the scale or instrument). He calibrated the weighing machine. 校準 校准calibrate
calibrate[′kal·ə‚brāt] (science and technology) To determine, by measurement or comparison with a standard, the correct value of each scale reading on a meter or other device, or the correct value for each setting of a control knob. calibrateTo adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See TV calibration, color calibration and tweak.calibrate
cal·i·brate (kal'i-brāt), 1. To graduate or standardize any measuring instrument. 2. To measure the diameter of a tubular structure. cal·i·brate (kal'i-brāt) 1. To graduate or standardize any measuring instrument. 2. To measure the diameter of a tubular structure. cal·i·brate (kal'i-brāt) 1. To graduate or standardize any measuring instrument. 2. To measure the diameter of a tubular structure. See CORONA, ARGON, LANYARD
See CALcalibrate
Synonyms for calibrateverb measureSynonymsSynonyms for calibrateverb make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuringSynonymsRelated Wordsverb mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired unitsRelated Wordsverb measure the caliber ofRelated Words- measure
- measure out
- mensurate
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