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caliper

verb

Definition of calipernext
as in to calibrate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caliper
  1. calibrate
  2. measure
  3. weigh
  4. scale
  5. gauge
Verb
  • 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
Definition of calibrate
Verb
  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At its core, AIV is a 0 to 100 index that measures how a brand is presented in the answers AI assistants give consumers.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of measure
Verb
  • Made to resemble the town’s levee (which held during the Flood of 1993), a full pie is loaded with 18 fresh apples and weighs a whopping 10 pounds.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Its launcher weighs less than 79 pounds (36 kilograms), potentially allowing personnel to move and deploy it without heavy vehicles or permanent infrastructure.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of weigh
Verb
  • All onshore experiences are locally guided, offered in small groups, and scaled to different activity levels.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Yet at an event on Thursday, Huang displayed unwavering confidence, projecting that Nvidia's chip sales will double next year as nations and corporations continue scaling up AI investments.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of scale
Verb
  • Goddard said she was amused during last week’s performances to serve audiences a complimentary cup and saucer of Abigail’s tea blend and gauge flavor reactions.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While difficult to gauge much from a 52-3 rout of Campbell, the Gators appear better assembled than Golesh’s new team.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of gauge
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“Caliper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caliper. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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