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calibrate

verb

  1. to determine the calibre of
  2. fine-tune
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ / /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ / /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/

verb

Etymology: From caliber or calibre + -ate.

  1. To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold was prominent in the early running, stepping up from right-back into midfield, calibrating his passing range. He had already teed up Harry Kane for a free header – the captain headed high – when he sent Anthony Gordon clean through.

  2. To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
  3. To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.
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