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cal·i·brate
 calibrate
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- pronunciation:
- kae
lih
breIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
calibrates, calibrating, calibrated |
| definition 1: |
to assign, verify, or correct the graduated markings on (a quantitative measuring instrument such as a thermometer).
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| definition 2: |
to determine the correct range of (a gun).
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| related words: |
set, tune |
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| derivations: |
calibration (n.), calibrator (n.) |
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