recalibrate
verb
re·cal·i·brate
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 
recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates
: 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
Stefi WeisburdThe problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.—Nando Pelusi
Nando Pelusi
recalibration
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
Deborah Brandt
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With each iteration, her art recalibrates itself to local materials, histories, and ecosystems.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 May 2025
Just this week, Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe proposed recalibrating the county reserve policy to free up some $355 million now being banked as part of a broader rainy-day fund.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
The Power of a Seasonal Reset Spring is a natural time to take a breath, recalibrate, and lead with intention.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
So, more recently, Muncy has been recalibrating at the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 3 May 2025
Just this week, Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe proposed recalibrating the county reserve policy to free up some $355 million now being banked as part of a broader rainy-day fund.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
The Power of a Seasonal Reset Spring is a natural time to take a breath, recalibrate, and lead with intention.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
So, more recently, Muncy has been recalibrating at the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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“Recalibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalibrate. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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