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- Dictionarycalibrate/ˈkalɪbreɪt/
verb
- 1. mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings: "the depth gauge is calibrated in centimetres"
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CALIBRATE definition: 1. to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately: 2. to…. Learn more.
1. : to ascertain the caliber of (something) 2. : to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of (something, such as a thermometer tube) 3. : to standardize (something, such as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors. 4. : to adjust precisely for a particular function.
In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy.
The word calibrate means making precise measurement. For example, you might want to calibrate your bathroom scale now and then to be sure it’s adjusted for exact weight. Or calibrate it to read five pounds light.
to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements). to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
CALIBRATE meaning: 1. to mark units of measurement on an instrument such so that it can measure accurately: 2. to…. Learn more.
1. to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc) 2. to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units. 3. to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc) 4. to determine or check the range and accuracy of (a piece of artillery) Collins English Dictionary.
Definition of calibrate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer. 2. a. To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity. b.
If you calibrate an instrument or tool, you mark or adjust it so that you can use it to measure something accurately.
