calibrate
gb/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/ us/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
C1
Angielski
kalibrál, finomhangol, hozzáigazít, beoszt
CZASOWNIK
C1
TECHNICAL
1
kalibrál
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
We calibrated the thermometer before the test.
A vizsgálat előtt kalibráltuk a hőmérőt.
The scale must be calibrated often.
A mérleget gyakran kell kalibrálni.
Częsty błąd:
Do not use calibrate for ordinary repairs; it specifically means setting or checking accuracy against a standard.
Znaczenie
adjust measuring equipment accurately
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
adjust (More general; may not involve a standard or exact measurement.)
|
fine-tune (Emphasizes small, precise adjustments.)
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standardize (Emphasizes making something consistent with an official standard.)
Antonimy
miscalibrate (To set or adjust something incorrectly so its readings are wrong.)
Tematy
measurement
|science
|technology
|engineering
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
2
finomhangol
B2
hozzáigazít
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
This figurative use is more formal than adjust or change and usually suggests careful judgment.
Znaczenie
fine-tune for desired effect
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
fine-tune (Very close; emphasizes small improvements.)
|
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.)
Antonimy
miscalibrate (To judge or set the level wrongly.)
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overdo (To make something too strong or excessive rather than well balanced.)
Tematy
business
|communication
|planning
|decision_making
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
TECHNICAL
3
beoszt
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The cup is calibrated in ounces.
A pohár unciában van beosztva.
Częsty błąd:
This meaning often appears in the passive: a scale is calibrated in inches, degrees, milliliters, etc.
Znaczenie
mark with measurement units
Kolokacje
calibrated in degrees
|calibrated in milliliters
|calibrated scale
|calibrated dial
|calibrated gauge
|calibrated cylinder
|calibrated axis
|calibrated ruler
Synonimy
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.)
Tematy
measurement
|science
|engineering
|design
Definicja
To put measurement marks or units on something.
To mark or design a scale, dial, container, or axis with units or values for measuring.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
calibrate
IPA
GB/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
US/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
Sylaby i akcent
cal - ib - rate (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (cal)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: calibrate
- 3rd Person Singular: calibrates
- Present Participle: calibrating
- Past: calibrated
Wyrażenia
calibrate one's expectations
1/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt wˈʌnz ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
make expectations realistic
To change what you expect so it is more realistic.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I calibrated my expectations before the exam.
- We should calibrate our expectations for the trip.