calibrate

• Verbe désignant l'action de régler, mesurer ou standardiser un instrument ou un processus afin d'en assurer la précision ou l'exactitude.

A verb used to indicate the act of adjusting, measuring, or standardizing an instrument or process to ensure accuracy.

1. Adjust instrumentB2formaltechnical

   To mark or adjust the scale of a measuring instrument so that it can be used accurately.

   Étalonner un instrument

   • The technician calibrated the thermometer before the experiment.
   • You need to calibrate the scale to ensure accurate readings.
   • The engineer calibrated the pressure gauge to the correct standard.

   Synonymesadjustcorrectfine-tuneregulatesettune

2. Fine-tune systemB2formaltechnical

   To carefully adjust or standardize a system, process, or device for optimal performance.

   Ajuster finement un système

   • The team calibrated the software to improve its response time.
   • We need to calibrate the machine's settings for the new material.
   • The mechanic calibrated the engine's fuel injection system.

   Synonymesadjustalignfine-tuneregulatesettune

   Antonymesderangedisruptmisalign