calibrate
gb/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/ us/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
C1
Engels
kalibrál, finomhangol, hozzáigazít, beoszt
WERKWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
1
kalibrál
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
calibrate [an instrument/device/sensor] (to/against [a standard])
Technicians calibrate the store's scales every morning before opening.
A technikusok minden reggel, nyitás előtt kalibrálják az üzlet mérlegeit.
The lab calibrates its sensors against a certified reference once a year.
A labor évente egyszer hitelesített etalonhoz viszonyítva kalibrálja az érzékelőit.
If your phone's compass is inaccurate, you may need to calibrate it.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We calibrated the thermometer before the test.
A vizsgálat előtt kalibráltuk a hőmérőt.
The scale must be calibrated often.
A mérleget gyakran kell kalibrálni.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not use calibrate for ordinary repairs; it specifically means setting or checking accuracy against a standard.
Betekenis
adjust measuring equipment accurately
Woordcombinaties
calibrate a thermometer
|calibrate a scale
|calibrate a sensor
|calibrate an instrument
|calibrate a monitor
|calibrate a camera
|calibrate a printer
|calibrate a touchscreen
|calibrate a compass
|calibrate against a standard
Synoniemen
adjust (More general; may not involve a standard or exact measurement.)
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fine-tune (Emphasizes small, precise adjustments.)
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standardize (Emphasizes making something consistent with an official standard.)
Antoniemen
miscalibrate (To set or adjust something incorrectly so its readings are wrong.)
Thema's
measurement
|science
|technology
|engineering
Definitie
To set or check a measuring device so it gives correct results.
To check or adjust an instrument, device, or sensor by comparing it with a standard so that it measures accurately.
WERKWOORD
C1
FORMAL
2
finomhangol
B2
hozzáigazít
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
calibrate [a response/strategy/message/level] (to/for [a situation or audience])
The company calibrated its message for different audiences.
A vállalat a különböző célközönségekhez igazította az üzenetét.
Officials tried to calibrate the sanctions so they would apply pressure without hurting civilians.
A tisztviselők úgy próbálták finomhangolni a szankciókat, hogy nyomást gyakoroljanak anélkül, hogy a civileknek ártanának.
She paused to calibrate her tone before answering the criticism.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We need to calibrate our plan for a smaller budget.
A tervünket egy kisebb költségvetéshez kell igazítanunk.
He calibrated his answer for a younger audience.
A válaszát egy fiatalabb közönséghez igazította.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This figurative use is more formal than adjust or change and usually suggests careful judgment.
Betekenis
fine-tune for desired effect
Woordcombinaties
calibrate a response
|calibrate a strategy
|calibrate an approach
|calibrate a message
|calibrate the tone
|calibrate a policy
|calibrate risk
|calibrate carefully
|finely calibrate
|calibrate for an audience
Synoniemen
fine-tune (Very close; emphasizes small improvements.)
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adjust (More general and common in everyday speech.)
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tailor (Emphasizes adapting something to a particular person, group, or purpose.)
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modulate (Often used for adjusting tone, intensity, or degree.)
Antoniemen
miscalibrate (To judge or set the level wrongly.)
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overdo (To make something too strong or excessive rather than well balanced.)
Thema's
business
|communication
|planning
|decision_making
Definitie
To make careful changes so something is appropriate or works well.
To adjust something carefully, especially a plan, response, tone, or level, so that it suits a situation or has the intended effect.
WERKWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
3
beoszt
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
calibrate [a scale/dial/container/axis] in [units]
The cylinder is calibrated in milliliters.
A henger milliliterben van beosztva.
The dial was calibrated from 0 to 100 psi.
A számlap 0-tól 100 psi-ig volt beosztva.
The chart's vertical axis is calibrated in logarithmic units.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The cup is calibrated in ounces.
A pohár unciában van beosztva.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning often appears in the passive: a scale is calibrated in inches, degrees, milliliters, etc.
Betekenis
mark with measurement units
Woordcombinaties
calibrated in degrees
|calibrated in milliliters
|calibrated scale
|calibrated dial
|calibrated gauge
|calibrated cylinder
|calibrated axis
|calibrated ruler
Synoniemen
graduate (Technical; means mark with measurement units.)
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mark (More general; does not necessarily imply accurate measurement units.)
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scale (Means provide with a scale or arrange values proportionally.)
Thema's
measurement
|science
|engineering
|design
Definitie
To put measurement marks or units on something.
To mark or design a scale, dial, container, or axis with units or values for measuring.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
calibrate
IPA
GB/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
US/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
cal - ib - rate (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (cal)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: calibrate
- 3rd Person Singular: calibrates
- Present Participle: calibrating
- Past: calibrated
Uitdrukkingen
calibrate one's expectations
1/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt wˈʌnz ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
make expectations realistic
To change what you expect so it is more realistic.
Voorbeelden
- After the first sales report, we had to calibrate our expectations for the year.
- The coach tried to calibrate fans' expectations about the rookie player.
- Reading several reviews can help you calibrate your expectations before buying the product.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I calibrated my expectations before the exam.
- We should calibrate our expectations for the trip.