as in measured
to determine the correct value of (something)
The age of the tree was calibrated from the carbon dating data.
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Recent Examples of calibrated
The administration argues that the delay removes compliance burdens while allowing proper review of whether the specific provisions—including airline liability, refresher training frequency, pre-departure notifications, and fare reimbursements—are justified and appropriately calibrated.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Gajjar and Brown calibrated how fluctuations in the solar wind and bursts from CMEs can affect narrowband signals, and averaged that over time.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Infinite scrolling, autoplay, notifications calibrated to heighten anxiety and variable-reward systems operate on the same behavioral principles as slot machines.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The oversized Oluce pendants are calibrated to feel right whether everyone’s seated—or mingling.
—Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
When the United States and Israel bombed Iran in an attempt to destroy its nuclear program in June last year, the Iranian response appeared calibrated to avoid an escalation that could spark a wider regional war.
—Richard Hall, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
Works engaging centuries-deep material practices operate under different temporal physics than contemporary art calibrated to obsolescence.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Gajjar and Brown calibrated how fluctuations in the solar wind and bursts from CMEs can affect narrowband signals, and averaged that over time.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Infinite scrolling, autoplay, notifications calibrated to heighten anxiety and variable-reward systems operate on the same behavioral principles as slot machines.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The oversized Oluce pendants are calibrated to feel right whether everyone’s seated—or mingling.
—Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
When the United States and Israel bombed Iran in an attempt to destroy its nuclear program in June last year, the Iranian response appeared calibrated to avoid an escalation that could spark a wider regional war.
—Richard Hall, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
Works engaging centuries-deep material practices operate under different temporal physics than contemporary art calibrated to obsolescence.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibrated
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The glass court produced higher friction readings when measured using the British Pendulum Tester.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Inflation as measured by the separate Consumer Price Index topped 9% that month, the fastest pace since 1981, when the Fed was in the process of taming an even worse unmooring of prices.—
Howard Schneider,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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The minimum amount is computed based on the life expectancy table in IRS Publication 590-B, which is available free on the IRS web site.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The event begins with a single ski jump in the morning where distance and style points are computed into a time advantage for the best jumper.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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