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cal·i·brate (kăl'ə-brāt')
tr.v., -brat·ed, -brat·ing, -brates.
  1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): calibrate a thermometer.
  2. To determine the caliber of (a tube).
  3. To make corrections in; adjust: calibrated the polling procedures to ensure objectivity.
calibrator cal'i·bra'tor n.

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