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

Onwuachi reimagines nearly every steakhouse staple, recalibrating flavors and presentation to register as equally groundbreaking and familiar. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Relying on help from its racing division, the team has outfitted the vehicle with a removable wind deflector that directs air over the cockpit and to the rear intake snorkel and recalibrated its active elements for open-air operation. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Speaking on his latest WY Network podcast, Wade spoke of the need for a team to recalibrate and reset after a massive offseason makeover, such as the one the Heat underwent with the offseason addition of Antetokounmpo. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Now, against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, China’s luxury market is recalibrating, says Fflur Roberts, head of luxury goods at Euromonitor International. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 22 Oct. 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