Word
calibrated
Phoneticscal·i·brat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkæɫəˌbɹeɪtəd/
UK/kˈælɪbɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The lab technician used a calibrated scale for the experiment.”
contextual
“The telescope must be perfectly calibrated to the night sky before the research team can begin recording data.”
complex
“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.
Real-World Examples
“The DNA tests were calibrated to estimate the number of wasps per gram of seed.” “Although it was better to have purchased too much PPE in a pandemic than too little, it would "clearly have been better if supply had been calibrated more closely with demand", the report concluded.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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