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calibrate

cal·i·brate [ kálli bràyt ] (past and past participle cal·i·brat·ed, present participle cal·i·brat·ing, 3rd person present singular cal·i·brates)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. measurements mark scale on something: to establish and mark the units on a measuring instrument

2. measurements ensure accuracy of something: to test and adjust the accuracy of a measuring instrument or process

3. arms measure bore of something: to measure the internal diameter of a pipe, cylinder, or the barrel of a firearm


cal·i·bra·tor noun
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