as in measures
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 calibrates
The VitaFreshPro system calibrates temperature settings for different food zones, while dual compressors eliminate odor transfer between compartments.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
The system reads the current and calibrates it to reflect an estimate of blood alcohol concentration, or BAC.
—Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2016
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
The system reads the current and calibrates it to reflect an estimate of blood alcohol concentration, or BAC.
—Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibrates
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The companies are doing this as the NFL measures its long-term approach to prediction markets, which have emerged as a fast-growing alternative to traditional sportsbooks and operate outside state regulations.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Odds for a quarter-point cut were around 88% on Monday afternoon, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool that measures odds of Fed action based on 30-day fed funds futures contracts.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once a possible collision is identified, CREAM automatically computes the best strategy to avoid danger – a job that normally requires a lot of human input.—
David Szondy
August 26,
New Atlas,
26 Aug. 2025
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In each ring, the current layer computes a fingerprint or signature of the next layer out.—
Guy Fedorkow,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2025
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Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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An overpayment can happen when the SSA incorrectly calculates a person's benefits or when a beneficiary fails to update a change in income.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Calibrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibrates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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