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calibrate

[ kal-uh-breyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

calibrated, calibrating.

to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc.:
a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.

calibrate

/ ˈkælɪˌbreɪt /

to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc)
to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units
to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc)
to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery)

calibrate

To check, adjust, or standardize a measuring instrument, usually by comparing it with an accepted model.
To measure the diameter of the inside of a tube.

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cal·i·bra·tion [kal-, uh, -, brey, -sh, uh, n], noun
cal·i·bra·tor cal·i·brat·er noun
re·cal·i·brate verb (used with or without object) recalibrated recalibrating
un·cal·i·brat·ed adjective

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First recorded in 1860–65; calib(e)r + -ate ¹

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Examples have not been reviewed.

But that first script was well calibrated with subtle humor and romance.

The question, analysts say, is not whether there will be a military response - but when, and how calibrated it will be, and at what cost.

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Songbirds that migrate at night calibrate their magnetic compass to the setting sun, then use the stars as a compass.

Roberts agreed, noting Pages is still “calibrating” the right balance of patience and aggression.

"We'll act in a calm, carefully phased, unified way, as we calibrate our response, while allowing adequate time for talks," he said.

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