Synonyms of calibrate

calibrate

verb

as in to measure

to determine the correct value of (something)

The age of the tree was calibrated from the carbon dating data.

Related Words

• measure
• compute
• calculate
• scale
• gauge
• estimate
• assess
• deduct
• evaluate
• allow (for)
• quantify
• figure out
• solve (for)
• figure in
• quantitate
• count
• factor (in or into or out)
• figure
• subtract
• cipher
• appraise
• add
• add up
• work out
• divide
• itemize
• number
• sum
• totalize
• reckon
• average
• value
• multiply
• recalculate
• total
• recompute
• tally
• rate
• refigure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calibrate

The Cornell case is perfectly calibrated for platform amplification on social media. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Some investors are likely calibrating their portfolios for that possibility, while others are investing based on a spate of Republican victories. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

This often happens when a spreader isn’t calibrated or when fertilizer is applied by hand. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026

Wavelengths, intensity and safety protocols were never calibrated for animal tissue or canine eyes. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026