recalibrate

verb

re·​cal·​i·​brate (ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt How to pronounce recalibrate (audio)
recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates

transitive verb

: to calibrate (something) again
… these systems gradually drift off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation system.Stefi Weisburd
The problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.Nando Pelusi
recalibration noun
plural recalibrations
Literacy standards were in need of constant recalibration, as each new phase of the war could inflate or deflate the value of existing skills, inflate or deflate the effectiveness of existing induction policies and instructional efforts. Deborah Brandt

Examples of recalibrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To maintain fairness, decision criteria may be recalibrated or outputs reweighted. Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 But the 27-year-old nonprofit coordinator from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., recalibrated on the fly. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Expect delays or second thoughts around investments or business partnerships, giving you time to recalibrate before making big decisions. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 That is extending a jump in the 10-year yield last week after a blowout September jobs report on Friday led investors to recalibrate their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut rates this year. Krystal Hur, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recalibrate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recalibrate was in 1883

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“Recalibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalibrate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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