계기나 장치의 눈금을 정하거나 정확도를 검정하다.
To mark a gauge or instrument with a standard scale of readings or to check its accuracy against a standard.
예문:
"Technicians must calibrate the thermometer every morning to ensure precise temperature readings."
"The scale was calibrated using a set of certified weights."
상황에 맞춰 추상적인 대상이나 전략을 세밀하게 조정하거나 평가하다.
To carefully assess, set, or adjust something abstract to fit a specific situation or standard.
예문:
"The company needs to calibrate its marketing strategy to appeal to a younger demographic."
"It is difficult to calibrate the level of public anger over the new policy."
외부 요인을 고려하거나 다른 데이터와 비교할 수 있도록 실험 결과나 수치를 조정하다.
To adjust experimental results or data to account for external factors or to allow for comparison with other data.
예문:
"The researchers calibrated the raw data to account for seasonal variations in the climate."
"Carbon dating results must be calibrated against tree-ring data for higher accuracy."