calibrate
Translation
to calibrate, to adjust
Examples
You need to calibrate the scales.
You need to calibrate the scales.
The thermometer is calibrated in Celsius.
The thermometer is calibrated in Celsius.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to adjust an instrument for accuracy You need to calibrate the scales.
((be calibrated in sth.)) to be marked with a standard scale The thermometer is calibrated in Celsius.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adjust, tune, standardise
Etymology
From 'calibre', the internal diameter of a gun barrel, which comes from Arabic 'qālib' (mould).
Memory Tips
Think of 'calibrating' a measuring instrument to match a standard 'calibre' (size).