calibrate
gb/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/ us/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
C1
Engelska
kalibrál, finomhangol, hozzáigazít, beoszt
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
1
kalibrál
C1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
We calibrated the thermometer before the test.
A vizsgálat előtt kalibráltuk a hőmérőt.
The scale must be calibrated often.
A mérleget gyakran kell kalibrálni.
Vanligt misstag:
Do not use calibrate for ordinary repairs; it specifically means setting or checking accuracy against a standard.
Betydelse
adjust measuring equipment accurately
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
miscalibrate (To set or adjust something incorrectly so its readings are wrong.)
Teman
measurement
|science
|technology
|engineering
Definition
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.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
finomhangol
B2
hozzáigazít
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
This figurative use is more formal than adjust or change and usually suggests careful judgment.
Betydelse
fine-tune for desired effect
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
miscalibrate (To judge or set the level wrongly.)
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overdo (To make something too strong or excessive rather than well balanced.)
Teman
business
|communication
|planning
|decision_making
Definition
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.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
beoszt
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
The cup is calibrated in ounces.
A pohár unciában van beosztva.
Vanligt misstag:
This meaning often appears in the passive: a scale is calibrated in inches, degrees, milliliters, etc.
Betydelse
mark with measurement units
Ordkombinationer
calibrated in degrees
|calibrated in milliliters
|calibrated scale
|calibrated dial
|calibrated gauge
|calibrated cylinder
|calibrated axis
|calibrated ruler
Synonymer
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.)
Teman
measurement
|science
|engineering
|design
Definition
To put measurement marks or units on something.
To mark or design a scale, dial, container, or axis with units or values for measuring.
Grammatik
Grundform
calibrate
IPA
GB/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
US/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt/
Stavelser och betoning
cal - ib - rate (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (cal)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: calibrate
- 3rd Person Singular: calibrates
- Present Participle: calibrating
- Past: calibrated
Uttryck
calibrate one's expectations
1/kˈæləbɹˌeɪt wˈʌnz ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
make expectations realistic
To change what you expect so it is more realistic.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- I calibrated my expectations before the exam.
- We should calibrate our expectations for the trip.