What does calibrate mean?
calibrate
Definition
To check and adjust a measuring instrument against a reference so that its readings are accurate.
Example sentences
Has this multimeter been calibrated since we bought it?
After lunch, I'll calibrate the spare multimeter; its readings were off yesterday.
After lunch, I'll calibrate the spare multimeter; its readings were off yesterday.
They calibrated the speedometer after we reported the strange readings.
They calibrated the speedometer after we reported the strange readings.