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