Calibrate Definition & Meaning
calibrate
- verb
- make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring; "calibrate an instrument"; "graduate a cylinder"
- mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units; "he calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale"
- measure the caliber of; "calibrate a gun"
"Calibrate" in song lyrics
See how calibrate is used in real songs:
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"This is to set it straight like when you calibrate"
The Ambassador — Crown Him -
"viking platinum plus will not calibrate"
AOL — AOL -
"troubleshooting viking platinum plus will not calibrate"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with calibrate
Usage tips for "calibrate"
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