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   calibrate

   /ˈkalɪbreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings: "the depth gauge is calibrated in centimetres"
   • ▪ correlate the readings of (an instrument) with those of a standard in order to check the instrument's accuracy: "a separate control experiment is then carried out to calibrate the calorimeter"
   • ▪ adjust (experimental results) to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data: "the radiocarbon results would need to be calibrated to convert them to calendar ages"
   • ▪ carefully assess, set, or adjust (something abstract): "the regulators cannot properly calibrate the risks involved"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from calibre + -ate3.

   Derivatives

   • 1. calibrator noun

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   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.

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