recalibrate

verb

re·​cal·​i·​brate (ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 

recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates

transitive verb

: to calibrate (something) again

… these systems gradually drift off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation system.

—Stefi Weisburd

The problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.

—Nando Pelusi

recalibration

(ˌ)rē-ˌka-lə-ˈbrā-shən 

noun

plural recalibrations

Literacy standards were in need of constant recalibration, as each new phase of the war could inflate or deflate the value of existing skills, inflate or deflate the effectiveness of existing induction policies and instructional efforts.

—Deborah Brandt

Examples of recalibrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nevertheless, the anticipated wave of mergers and acquisitions will provide opportunities for companies to recalibrate and grow, even in the face of devaluations. —Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

For Ruth Judkins, who turns 90-years-old next month, the devastation from the Southern California wildfires has been a time to recalibrate and simplify her life. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025

Given the conditions, the ship’s busy crew recalibrated again. —David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025

Dealers will recalibrate the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM), free of charge, so the vehicles come into compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above