recalibrate

verb
UK: /ˌriːˈkælɪbreɪt/
US: /ˌriːˈkælɪbreɪt/

  1. To adjust or make changes to something so it works correctly again.

    1. We need to recalibrate the machine.
    2. After the software update, I had to recalibrate my monitor's color settings.

  2. To think differently about something; to change the way you see or understand something.

    1. I need to recalibrate my thinking.
    2. The crisis forced the company to recalibrate its long-term goals and strategies.

Synonyms

readjust realign correct rethink
recalibrate adjective

  1. Having been adjusted or corrected to ensure accuracy.

    1. The recalibrated scale is accurate.
    2. The engineer inspected the recalibrated equipment before the critical test.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recalibrate" in English means: To adjust or make changes to something so it works correctly again., To think differently about something; to change the way you see or understand something..

The phonetic transcription of "recalibrate" is /ˌriːˈkælɪbreɪt/ in British English and /ˌriːˈkælɪbreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recalibrate": readjust, realign, correct, rethink.

Example usage of "recalibrate": "We need to recalibrate the machine.". More examples on the page.