Definition of Calibrate

to quantify in a careful and detailed manner

Examples of Calibrate in a sentence

Since one of my tires looks a little flat, I’m going to take my car to the shop so a mechanic can calibrate the tire pressure.  🔊

The hospital pharmacist knows how important it is to calibrate the IV medications correctly.  🔊

The doctor will calibrate my oxygen level by having me blow air into a tube that is attached to a computer.  🔊

Before weighing substances in the lab, you should calibrate the scale to make sure it's properly balanced.  🔊

During the concert, the audio technician will calibrate the music to a comfortable listening level.  🔊

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