recalibrate

cal·i·brate

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-uh-breyt]
- /ˈkæl əˌbreɪt/
- /rɪˈkælɪbreɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-breyt]
- /ˈkæl əˌbreɪt/

Definitions of recalibrate word

verb with object recalibrate to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements). 1
verb with object recalibrate to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like. 1
verb with object recalibrate to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits. 1
verb with object recalibrate to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc.: a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors. 1
verb recalibrate to calibrate (something) again 0

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Origin of recalibrate

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; caliber + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Recalibrate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Recalibrate

recalibrate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for recalibrate

verb recalibrate

alter — If something alters or if you alter it, it changes.
blue pencil — deletion, alteration, or censorship of the contents of a book or other work
blue-pencil — to alter, abridge, or cancel with or as with a pencil that has blue lead, as in editing a manuscript.
boil down — When you boil down a liquid or food, or when it boils down, it is boiled until there is less of it because some of the water in it has changed into steam or vapour.
bottom out — If a trend such as a fall in prices bottoms out, it stops getting worse or decreasing, and remains at a particular level or amount.

All 22 Synonyms of recalibrate