as in to measure
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 calibrate
Your body clock needs meaningful light intensity to stay calibrated, not just the presence of light.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
His anxiety feels earned, even if most of his lines also feel calibrated for maximum pathos, if not volume.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Adobe calibrates these to bring the most appealing or lifelike colors.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Every back-test calibrated on the quarterly world is now describing an environment that no longer exists.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Allison Palmer
updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
His anxiety feels earned, even if most of his lines also feel calibrated for maximum pathos, if not volume.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Adobe calibrates these to bring the most appealing or lifelike colors.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Every back-test calibrated on the quarterly world is now describing an environment that no longer exists.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calibrate
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In exchange, Washington has lifted personal sanctions against the interim president and backed measured aimed at Venezuela’s economic recovery, signaling a notable departure for previous policy.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Their measuring stick was built for a different kind of estimate.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Moody's cautioned in January that capital spending on computing power was outpacing the revenue growth from AI applications.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Just as brains use synapses—the links connecting neurons—to help them both compute and store data, neuromorphic devices often combine both operations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
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Patients compared treatment quotes, looked at airfare, and calculated whether the trip made financial sense.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Analysts then calculated the average cost of a pie in each city, providing a snapshot of which spots offer the most affordable pizzas.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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“Calibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calibrate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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