calibrating

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈkæl·əˌbreɪt/
- /ˈkæl·əˌbreɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈkæl·əˌbreɪt/

Definition of calibrating word

noun calibrating Mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings. 1

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Parts of speech for Calibrating

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preposition

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determiner

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for calibrating

noun calibrating

weighing — to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
aligning — to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
averaging — Present participle of average.
calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
gauging — to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure.

verb calibrating

balance — If you balance something somewhere, or if it balances there, it remains steady and does not fall.
correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
fine-tune — to tune (a radio or television receiver) to produce the optimum reception for the desired station or channel by adjusting a control knob or bar.
fix — to repair; mend.
improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.

All 119 Synonyms of calibrating

Antonyms for calibrating

verb calibrating

disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
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.
dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.

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