calibrate

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de ajustar, medir ou padronizar um instrumento ou processo para garantir precisão, bem como para conferir e corrigir as graduações de um aparelho de medição, ou ainda estabelecer um padrão de referência para comparações.

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.

   Calibrar

   • 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.

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2. Fine-tune systemB2formaltechnical

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

   Calibrar

   • 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.

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