recalibrate
verb
re·cal·i·brate
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 
recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates
: 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
Stefi WeisburdThe problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.—Nando Pelusi
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
Deborah Brandt
Examples of recalibrate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Washington’s efforts to undermine China’s tech industry through exports controls is particularly damaging when the nation is looking to recalibrate its $17.52 trillion economy toward emerging technologies to drive a new era of growth.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Investors have recalibrated their anticipation for rate cuts accordingly.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Because of these factors, BDCs must reassess and recalibrate risk models to navigate this shifting landscape effectively.
—Christian Oberbeck, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
These public-facing moves come as studio boss Kevin Feige recalibrates the creative direction behind the scenes.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024
Major Wall Street banks also recalibrated their forecasts on rate cuts.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Credit card usage has soared in recent months, as Americans are depleting their extra savings and recalibrating spending to keep up with recent inflation.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2024
Think about how your identity, relationships, career path, and self-talk are all impacting your future self during this transition—and recalibrate as necessary.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second largest economy.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune Asia, 20 Mar. 2024
Charlie Campbell, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Investors have recalibrated their anticipation for rate cuts accordingly.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Because of these factors, BDCs must reassess and recalibrate risk models to navigate this shifting landscape effectively.
—Christian Oberbeck, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
These public-facing moves come as studio boss Kevin Feige recalibrates the creative direction behind the scenes.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024
Major Wall Street banks also recalibrated their forecasts on rate cuts.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Credit card usage has soared in recent months, as Americans are depleting their extra savings and recalibrating spending to keep up with recent inflation.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2024
Think about how your identity, relationships, career path, and self-talk are all impacting your future self during this transition—and recalibrate as necessary.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second largest economy.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune Asia, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Recalibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalibrate. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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