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

But polling companies have put in a lot of work to revise and refine their models, trying to recalibrate their assumptions to better capture representative samples of American voters, and so restore their statues as barometers of the nation's thoughts and feelings. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Use this time to prioritize rest, rejuvenate your energy, and recalibrate. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024

Part of this misuse comes down to the convoluted rule that both the older user of the substance and the younger user can only be out and about for seven days at a time before going to sleep so that their liquids(?) can recalibrate (just go with it). —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024

Realignment also involves fine-tuning go-to-market strategies—whether that means expanding into new customer segments or recalibrating geographic focus, especially with changing international trade. —Abhishek Nanda, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above