calibrates; calibrated; calibrating
1
: to adjust or mark (something, such as a measuring device) so that it can be used in an accurate and exact way
calibrate a thermometer
2
: to measure (something) in an exact and precise way
carefully calibrate the dosage of a medicine
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“Calibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/calibrate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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