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calibrate

Pronunciation: /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪ̯t/

The English word “calibrate” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.
  2. To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
  3. To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.

Etymology

From calibre + -ate.

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