calibrated
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈkæɫəˌbɹeɪtəd// UK //kˈælɪbɹˌeɪtɪd// cal·i·brat·ed
adj. carefully adjusted or checked so that it measures things accurately or works exactly as it should.
adj. adjusted precisely against a standard to ensure accuracy or consistency. Often describes instruments, scales, or carefully measured responses.
The lab technician used a calibrated scale for the experiment.
The telescope must be perfectly calibrated to the night sky before the research team can begin recording data.
The diplomat's response was a calibrated blend of firm rejection and polite openness, designed to maintain the peace without conceding any territory.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective; typically follows a linking verb or precedes a noun.