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

The field of candidates running for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair is solidifying, bringing the party a step closer toward recalibrating after a disappointing election night. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024

Undaunted, Sheridan killed off Costner’s character, Yellowstone patriarch John Dutton, in the series’ Nov. 10 return, and recalibrated the remaining six episodes to focus on the aftermath of his murder and the Dutton siblings’ efforts to save the ranch from evil corporate developers. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024

That transformation has been appealing to working class voters, Romney noted, saying Democrats will need to recalibrate in future elections. —Zac Anderson, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024

This means recalibrating savings goals, reassessing retirement timelines, and revisiting insurance and housing needs. —Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above