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- [kal-uh-breyt]
- /ˈkæl əˌbreɪt/
- /ˈkæl·əˌbreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-breyt]
- /ˈkæl əˌbreɪt/
Definitions of calibrated word
- adjective calibrated marked with units 3
- verb with object calibrated to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements). 1
- verb with object calibrated to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like. 1
- verb with object calibrated to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits. 1
- verb with object calibrated to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc.: a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors. 1
- noun calibrated Mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings. 1
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Origin of calibrated
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; caliber + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Calibrated
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calibrated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
calibrated usage trend in Literature
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adj calibrated
- measured — ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile.
- registered — recorded, as in a register or book; enrolled.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- sequential — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- tapered — to become smaller or thinner toward one end.
verb calibrated
- tighten — make more snug or secure
- balance — If you balance something somewhere, or if it balances there, it remains steady and does not fall.
- overhaul — to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition: My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic.
- fix — to repair; mend.
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
adjective calibrated
- serialised — to publish in serial form.
Antonyms for calibrated
verb calibrated
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- ruin — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- derange — to disturb the order or arrangement of; throw into disorder; disarrange
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