CALIBRATE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word calibrate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CALIBRATE
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fine-tune | verbv | |||||||
verb • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • adjust finely • make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring | ||||||||
adjust | verbv | |||||||
verb • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions • make correspondent or conformable • decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim | ||||||||
align | verbv | |||||||
verb • place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight • be or come into adjustment with • align oneself with a group or a way of thinking • bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation | ||||||||
regulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of • bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations • shape or influence; give direction to • restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.) | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
standardize | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to conform to standard or norm • evaluate by comparing with a standard | ||||||||
graduate | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) • a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume; a glass container (cup or cylinder or flask) whose sides are marked with or divided into amounts adjective satellite • of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree verb • receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; completion of a course or training • confer an academic degree upon • make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring | ||||||||
tune | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch • the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency verb • adjust for (better) functioning • adjust the pitches of (musical instruments) |