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CALIBRATE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word calibrate. (exact relations)
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)

Best Hypernyms For CALIBRATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for calibrate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
adjust correct label mark measure mensurate set tag
Phrases (1)
measure out

Alternatives for FINE-TUNE

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