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 researchers added land-surface data created using commercial satellite imagery and calibrated with NASA’s ICESat-2 laser altimetry to construct a 3D model of the whole of Hunga. — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Thermocouples and calibrated infrared imaging were used for the thermal measurements. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

That refusal to settle on a single reading extends to how Fan and Franky calibrated the relationship’s tone on set. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

The broader ensemble is equally well calibrated to that optimism, with Janina Gavankar bringing veteran authority as Anjali’s mom and Lilly Singh making a spirited appearance that feels more earned than most celebrity cameos. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026