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cal·i·brate

(kăl′ə-brāt′)

tr.v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates

1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer.

a. To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity.

b. To adjust (a display setting) so that recorded images are accurately reproduced: calibrated the tint on the computer monitor.

3. To determine the caliber of (a tube).

cal′i·bra′tor n.

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calibrated

(ˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪd)

adj

(Units) marked with units

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calibrated - marked with or divided into degrees; "a calibrated thermometer"

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calibrated

[ˈkælɪbreɪtɪd] ADJ → calibrado

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