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 Ford is recalibrating its electric vehicle strategy with EV sales slowing sharply as mainstream consumers balk at high prices and spotty charging infrastructure. Keith Naughton, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2024 In Europe, this has galvanized concerns about China’s own global ambitions and played a role in the European Union’s ongoing push to recalibrate its policy toward China. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024 Constantly recalibrating the air temperature at the outlet safeguards hair from potential heat damage, ensuring a stable and safe drying experience. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 That said, there has been at least one instance when the eye tracking seemed to drift and needed to be recalibrated. Anshel Sag, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 The 10-year US Treasury yield has jumped back above 4% this year as investors recalibrate their rate expectations, providing another boost to the US currency. Krystal Hur, CNN, 9 Feb. 2024 In addition, sleep helps your brain to recalibrate through the waste-clearing glymphatic system, which is part of the central nervous system. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2024 This transformative shift is a blend of pivotal elements—strategic maneuvers that recalibrated its course, collaborative efforts that enhanced captivating broadcasts, and the burgeoning emergence of American talents shaping Formula 1's journey on American soil. Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024 Because the Hall of Fame coach understands Michigan State basketball’s mission to recalibrate its course rests largely on what its guards can do over the next two months. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 2024.

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