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recalibrate

verb/ˌriːˈkælɪˌbeɪt/

definition

to adjust or correct the settings or readings of a measuring instrument or system

example

After noticing the inaccuracies in the temperature readings, the technician had to recalibrate the thermostat to ensure it functioned properly.

synonyms
readjustrealignmodify
word origin — The word 'recalibrate' is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'calibrate,' which originates from the Latin 'caliber,' meaning 'a measure.'

recalibrate, deflate, persecute, elongate, disprove: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 85. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. recalibrate · verb/ˌriːˈkælɪˌbeɪt/

    to adjust or correct the settings or readings of a measuring instrument or system

    After noticing the inaccuracies in the temperature readings, the technician had to recalibrate the thermostat to ensure it functioned properly.

    Synonyms: readjust, realign, modify

    Origin: The word 'recalibrate' is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'calibrate,' which originates from the Latin 'caliber,' meaning 'a measure.'

  2. deflate · verb/dɪˈfleɪt/

    to release air or gas from something causing it to lose pressure or size

    After the game, we decided to deflate the soccer ball to make it easier to carry home.

    Synonyms: let out, release, empty

    Origin: from Latin 'deflare', meaning 'to blow down' or 'let out air'

  3. persecute · verb/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

    to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict

    Throughout history, various groups have been persecuted for their beliefs, leading to widespread suffering and injustice.

    Synonyms: harass, oppress, torment

    Origin: From Latin 'persequi', meaning 'to follow after' or 'to pursue'.

  4. elongate · verb/ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪt/

    to make something longer in duration or distance

    The teacher decided to elongate the lesson to ensure that all students fully understood the material.

    Synonyms: extend, lengthen, stretch

    Origin: from Latin 'elongatus', past participle of 'elongare', which means 'to lengthen out'

  5. disprove · verb/dɪsˈpruv/

    to prove that something is not true or invalid

    The scientist was able to disprove the theory that cold weather causes more illnesses by presenting new research data.

    Synonyms: refute, discredit, invalidate

    Origin: from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'prove', from Latin 'probare' meaning 'to test or prove'.