recalibrate
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.'