recalibrate

verb

re·​cal·​i·​brate (ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 

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

(ˌ)rē-ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 

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

The winner will emerge feeling optimistic about its chances of making a run in the Big 12, while the loser may need to recalibrate expectations for the rest of the season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

While much of the luxury market is recalibrating after years of price increases, Arma has remained committed to its lane, offering leather outerwear between $700 and $1,700. — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

For Colin, the changing conditions in the mountains and a growing recognition that seasons are shifting means operators and visitors might need to recalibrate their ski calendars. — Rob Hodgetts, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

After his namesake business went into administration in May 2024 and Leane departed that August, the designer took time to recalibrate. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recalibrate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate