Calibrate
- Pronunciation
- /kal-i-breyt/
- Category
- Instrumentation
- Plural
- Calibrates
Definition
To adjust or fine-tune a device or instrument to ensure accurate measurement.
Etymology
From Latin 'calibratus', from 'calibre', meaning 'degree of capacity or competence'.
Example
The entomologist calibrated the microscope to ensure precise measurements of insect specimens.
Synonyms
- Adjust
- Standardize
- Fine-tune