calibrate

cal·i·brate

vt \ˈkal-ə-ˌbrāt\

cal·i·brat·ed; cal·i·brat·ing

Definition of CALIBRATE

1

: to ascertain the caliber of (as a thermometer tube)

2

: to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (as a thermometer tube)

3

: to standardize (as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors

—cal·i·bra·tion \ˌkal-ə-ˈbrā-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun

—cal·i·bra·tor \ˈkal-ə-ˌbrāt-ər\ (audio pronunciation) noun