Synonyms for calibrate

Synonyms for (verb) calibrate

Synonyms: fine-tune, calibrate, graduate

Definition: make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring

Usage: calibrate an instrument; graduate a cylinder

Similar words: adjust, correct, set

Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels


Synonyms: calibrate

Definition: measure the caliber of

Usage: calibrate a gun

Similar words: measure, measure out, mensurate

Definition: determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of

Usage: Measure the length of the wall


Synonyms: calibrate

Definition: mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units

Usage: he calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale

Similar words: label, mark, tag

Definition: attach a tag or label to

Usage: label these bottles


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