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 logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
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Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
When the scares do hit, they’re perfectly calibrated.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Flying multiple small telescopes in formation to mimic a giant mirror would require keeping their positions calibrated with precision down to the scale of a typical molecule.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The joke density is lethally calibrated between the writing, direction, performances, reactions, and heightened absurdity of any mundane situation.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
For starters, the machine is calibrated to pull a single or double shot at the right pressure and time for you.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Everything is calibrated, cupped, logged, and roasted by the same two people who answer customer emails and post on social media.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The scale is intimate, calibrated to the building’s primary users — kindergarten through fourth grade students.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
That’s because airbags are calibrated to adult bodies weighing around 150 pounds.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
When the scares do hit, they’re perfectly calibrated.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Flying multiple small telescopes in formation to mimic a giant mirror would require keeping their positions calibrated with precision down to the scale of a typical molecule.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The joke density is lethally calibrated between the writing, direction, performances, reactions, and heightened absurdity of any mundane situation.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
For starters, the machine is calibrated to pull a single or double shot at the right pressure and time for you.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Everything is calibrated, cupped, logged, and roasted by the same two people who answer customer emails and post on social media.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The scale is intimate, calibrated to the building’s primary users — kindergarten through fourth grade students.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
That’s because airbags are calibrated to adult bodies weighing around 150 pounds.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibrated
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Matt Dinkel, Mandolins’ general manager, measured the sidewalk outside at 17 degrees hotter than the dining area.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Researchers measured violent and property crime data from 2023, fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths and excessive drinking rates.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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An average percentage of Democratic and Republican votes could be computed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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