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Definition of recalibrate

recalibrate

/ˌriːˈkæl.ə.breɪt/
re · cal · i · brate
Past Simple:recalibrated
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Past Participle:recalibrated
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Present Participle:recalibrating
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recalibrate Lexical Profile

recalibrate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To calibrate an instrument, scale, or device again in order to restore or ensure its accuracy.

Example

"The laboratory technician had to recalibrate the digital scale before weighing the chemical samples."

2

To make small adjustments to a plan, strategy, or way of thinking in order to adapt to new circumstances.

Example

"Following the unexpected drop in quarterly sales, the executive team met to recalibrate their marketing strategy."

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• Rhymes for recalibrate

• Nearby Words

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recalculate
recalculation
recalibrate
recalibration
recall
recallable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'calibrate', which ultimately derives from the Arabic 'qālib' ('shoemaker's last' or 'mold') via Italian 'calibro' and French 'calibre'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recalibrate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recalibrate
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