How Do You Spell RECALIBRATE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkˈalɪbɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

"Recalibrate" is spelled /ˌriːˈkælɪbreɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "ree" with a long "e" sound, followed by "kal" which rhymes with "pal". The third syllable is pronounced as "i" with a short "i" sound, and the final two syllables are pronounced as "brayt" with a long "a" sound. This word means to adjust or correct measurements or values, and its spelling reflects its Latin roots, with the prefix "re-" meaning again and "calibrate" meaning to measure accurately.

RECALIBRATE Meaning and Definition

1. Recalibrate is a verb that refers to the act of making adjustments or modifications to a device, system, process, or strategy in order to correct or improve its performance or accuracy. It involves reevaluating and readjusting the settings or parameters of something to ensure optimal functioning or alignment with desired outcomes.

   In the context of technological devices like computers, recalibration often involves fine-tuning the hardware or software settings to ensure accurate and reliable operation. For example, a touchscreen may require recalibration to correctly interpret touch inputs or a sound system may need recalibration to achieve the desired audio quality.

   Recalibration is also commonly used in a figurative sense to describe the process of making necessary adjustments in other areas of life. In this sense, it pertains to reevaluating one's goals, plans, strategies, or even one's beliefs or attitudes, in order to overcome obstacles, achieve better results, or adapt to changing circumstances. For instance, a business might recalibrate its marketing strategy to better target its customers, or an individual might recalibrate their life goals after a significant life event.

   Recalibration involves careful analysis, measurement, and adjustment to ensure that the changes made are appropriate and effective. It requires a thorough understanding of the system or situation being recalibrated, as well as the ability to identify areas of weakness or areas in need of improvement. Ultimately, the goal of recalibration is to optimize performance, functionality, or alignment with desired outcomes.

Common Misspellings for RECALIBRATE

• recalcitrate
• Recalebrate
• redelibrate
• recaliberate
• Recalaberate
• recalabreate

Etymology of RECALIBRATE

The word "recalibrate" is formed by combining the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and the word "calibrate", which has Latin origins. The verb "calibrate" derives from the Latin word "calibrare", which means "to estimate the value of" or "to adjust precisely". Over time, the word "calibrate" came to be associated with adjusting or fine-tuning measuring instruments. When the prefix "re-" is added to "calibrate", it forms "recalibrate", which means to adjust or re-adjust a device or process to enhance accuracy or efficiency.

Conjugate verb Recalibrate

CONDITIONAL

I would recalibrate

you would recalibrate

he/she/it would recalibrate

we would recalibrate

they would recalibrate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be recalibrating

you would be recalibrating

he/she/it would be recalibrating

we would be recalibrating

they would be recalibrating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have recalibrate

you would have recalibrate

he/she/it would have recalibrate

we would have recalibrate

they would have recalibrate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been recalibrating

you would have been recalibrating

he/she/it would have been recalibrating

we would have been recalibrating

they would have been recalibrating

FUTURE

I will recalibrate

you will recalibrate

he/she/it will recalibrate

we will recalibrate

they will recalibrate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be recalibrating

you will be recalibrating

he/she/it will be recalibrating

we will be recalibrating

they will be recalibrating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have recalibrated

you will have recalibrated

he/she/it will have recalibrated

we will have recalibrated

they will have recalibrated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been recalibrating

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he/she/it will have been recalibrating

we will have been recalibrating

they will have been recalibrating

IMPERATIVE

you recalibrate

we let´s recalibrate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to recalibrate

PAST

I recalibrated

you recalibrated

he/she/it recalibrated

we recalibrated

they recalibrated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was recalibrating

you were recalibrating

he/she/it was recalibrating

we were recalibrating

they were recalibrating

PAST PARTICIPLE

recalibrated

PAST PERFECT

I had recalibrated

you had recalibrated

he/she/it had recalibrated

we had recalibrated

they had recalibrated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been recalibrating

you had been recalibrating

he/she/it had been recalibrating

we had been recalibrating

they had been recalibrating

PRESENT

I recalibrate

you recalibrate

he/she/it recalibrates

we recalibrate

they recalibrate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am recalibrating

you are recalibrating

he/she/it is recalibrating

we are recalibrating

they are recalibrating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

recalibrating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have recalibrated

you have recalibrated

he/she/it has recalibrated

we have recalibrated

they have recalibrated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been recalibrating

you have been recalibrating

he/she/it has been recalibrating

we have been recalibrating

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