26984 words

calibrate

3 definitions • 2 examples
1
to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately:

Examples:

a calibrated stick for measuring the amount of oil in an engine
2
to check a measuring instrument to see if it is accurate
3
to make, adjust, or check the setting (= the position) of the controls used to make measurements with a tool or measuring device:

Examples:

Our radar was calibrated for 100,000 yards.

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