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calibrated

calibrated

5.3
Adjusted so it gives accurate measurements
  • adjective
  • /ˈkælɪˌbreɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : calibrado
  • Make sure the thermometer is properly calibrated for accurate temperature readings.

You know, just a spring with a calibrated measure along it.

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Examples

  • For this, the web telescope has to be calibrated, which means it has to observe some stars that have previously been measured.

  • And of course it is meticulously calibrated before it leaves the factory, hence the calibration report.

  • You know, just a spring with a calibrated measure along it.

  • So you have your, you have your standard calibrated reference cell.

  • And then give me a calibrated decibel reading.

  • The digital scale is calibrated to ensure accurate measurements of weight.

  • Before conducting the experiment, the scientist calibrated the equipment to guarantee precise results.

Synonyms

graduated
vscalibrated
  • Specialized
5.5

Marked with lines that show measurements on a tool

is adjusted so readings are accurate rather than only marked

How Accurate

precise
286 3.6
accurate
680 3.0
calibrated
  • Specialized
5.3
uncalibrated
  • Specialized
1 6.6
inaccurate
113 4.3

Surface Forms

calibrated positive

Morphology

calibrated = calibrate (transparent) = calibrate + ed

The adjective is the regular past-participial/adjectival form of the verb 'calibrate', so the meaning 'adjusted/marked to be accurate' is directly derived.

Etymology

Calibrated comes from the same root as caliber, a word that means 'size' or 'measure'. To calibrate something is to set its size or standard so its measurements are correct, so a calibrated instrument gives accurate readings.