calibrate
verb
- to determine the calibre of
- fine-tune
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ / /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ / /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/
verb
Etymology: From caliber or calibre + -ate.
- 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.”
- To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
- To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.