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CALIBRATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Calibrate.

Calibrate - as a verb

Make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring

Example: "Calibrate an instrument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fine-tunegraduate

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

Example: "He calibrated the thermometer for the celsius scale"

Measure the caliber of

Example: "Calibrate a gun"

Example Sentences

"I need to calibrate the temperature gauge in my car."
"The scientist had to calibrate the microscope before beginning the experiment."
"The technician will calibrate the scales to ensure accurate measurements."
"We need to calibrate the printer before we can start printing."
"The pilot must calibrate the altimeter before takeoff."
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Word Game Points

Is CALIBRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, calibrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CALIBRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CALIBRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calibrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CALIBRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CALIBRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calibrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CALIBRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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