recalibrate
verb
re·cal·i·brate
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 
recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates
: to calibrate (something) again
… these systems gradually drift off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation system.—
Stefi Weisburd
Stefi WeisburdThe problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.—Nando Pelusi
Nando Pelusi
recalibration
noun
plural recalibrations
Literacy standards were in need of constant recalibration, as each new phase of the war could inflate or deflate the value of existing skills, inflate or deflate the effectiveness of existing induction policies and instructional efforts.
—Deborah Brandt
Deborah Brandt
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Despite the concerns, Beijing sees an opening as Western leaders recalibrate their foreign policy in the face of a shifting relationship with the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Border czar Tom Homan announced a temporary drawdown of enforcement resources this week, citing the need to recalibrate operations as ICE scales arrests and detention capacity nationwide.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Zuckerberg and Chan laid the groundwork to recalibrate their philanthropic organization toward AI-powered biomedical research, with a particular focus on their flagship Biohub network.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The front office responded to that breakout season by immediately acquiring Josh Giddey and recalibrating their plans around the point guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Border czar Tom Homan announced a temporary drawdown of enforcement resources this week, citing the need to recalibrate operations as ICE scales arrests and detention capacity nationwide.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Zuckerberg and Chan laid the groundwork to recalibrate their philanthropic organization toward AI-powered biomedical research, with a particular focus on their flagship Biohub network.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The front office responded to that breakout season by immediately acquiring Josh Giddey and recalibrating their plans around the point guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Recalibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalibrate. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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