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The definition of calibrate means to correct or adjust the graduations of something that measures, in comparison to a certain standard.

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An example of to calibrate is to move an iPhone compass into the correct position.
An example of to calibrate is to set a scale at zero.

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See calibrate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb calibrated, calibrating

to determine the caliber of
to fix, check, or correct the graduations of (a measuring instrument, as a thermometer)

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calibration noun
calibrator noun

See calibrate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates

To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer.
To determine the caliber of (a tube).
To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity.

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calˈi·braˌtor noun

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