English Explanatory Dictionary

calibrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.
  2. To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
  3. To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-calibrate.wav /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/

Word forms

calibrate calibrates calibrating calibrated

Etymology

From caliber or calibre + -ate.

Synonyms

tune

Related words

caliber calibre calibration

Derived words

autocalibrating calibratable calibrator decalibrate intercalibrate miscalibrate recalibrate
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