Meaning & use
recalibrated
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Adjusted the settings, measurements, or expectations of something to make it accurate again.
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The technician recalibrated the scale after it began giving inconsistent readings.
After the failed launch, the team recalibrated their approach to product testing.
A note on using this word
Originally a technical term for instruments, now used figuratively for adjusting plans, expectations, or attitudes.
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