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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

calibrate

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪ̯t/

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What does calibrate mean?

verb

  1. To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.
  2. To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
  3. To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪ̯t/

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/ˈkal.ɪ.bɹeɪ̯t/
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It would be more correct to calibrate it in units of air pressure.
H. (Horatio) BarberThe Aeroplane SpeaksProject Gutenberg ebook #818