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 group asked the IRS to prioritize practical, simplified guidance, including safe harbors, clear definitions, consistent drafting, and rules calibrated to taxpayer sophistication.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
But the Chinese leader’s offer appeared carefully calibrated.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2026
The humidity was calibrated at 25 to 35 percent, and an ingenious leak detector and platinum wire sensor were designed to measure humidity and temperature levels.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The temperature, texture and seasoning are calibrated for that exact moment.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The temperature, texture and rice-to-fish ratio are calibrated for that exact moment.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The blood pressure feature will apparently need to be calibrated with a separate cuff every month to maintain accuracy, which is exactly why I've been disappointed by similar features in devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Even an imprinted deer is still a deer — a prey animal whose nervous system is calibrated for hiding.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
So, the journalistic effort is calibrated to best balance low-cost production with the basic requirements for building and maintaining large audiences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
But the Chinese leader’s offer appeared carefully calibrated.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2026
The humidity was calibrated at 25 to 35 percent, and an ingenious leak detector and platinum wire sensor were designed to measure humidity and temperature levels.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The temperature, texture and seasoning are calibrated for that exact moment.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The temperature, texture and rice-to-fish ratio are calibrated for that exact moment.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The blood pressure feature will apparently need to be calibrated with a separate cuff every month to maintain accuracy, which is exactly why I've been disappointed by similar features in devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Even an imprinted deer is still a deer — a prey animal whose nervous system is calibrated for hiding.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
So, the journalistic effort is calibrated to best balance low-cost production with the basic requirements for building and maintaining large audiences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibrated
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One 2025 study had 739 adults complete a 12-week strength and aerobic fitness program, and measured their wall sit performance both before and after as one of their data points.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
19 May 2026
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An El Niño's strength is measured by how much eastern Pacific water temperatures rise above their normal levels.—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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That means that in practice, for most depreciable real estate, total gain is computed as the amount realized minus the adjusted basis.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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From the in-flight data, the team computed apparent ice emission indices (ice crystals/kg) and nvPM EI for both fuels.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Calibrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibrated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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