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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While Woods and Kingston recalibrated by booting Big E from the group officially, fans have not returned the favor.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The Heat is used to recalibrating on the fly after being forced to change things in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s departure.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
However, at the end of January, the consensus estimate stood around $2.24 billion, which shows how Wall Street recalibrated its expectations as facts on the ground changed.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjusting to these hikes will involve recalibrating supply chains, exploring domestic sources, and possibly renegotiating terms with retailers all of which will drive up prices for consumers.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The Heat is used to recalibrating on the fly after being forced to change things in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s departure.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
However, at the end of January, the consensus estimate stood around $2.24 billion, which shows how Wall Street recalibrated its expectations as facts on the ground changed.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjusting to these hikes will involve recalibrating supply chains, exploring domestic sources, and possibly renegotiating terms with retailers all of which will drive up prices for consumers.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Recalibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalibrate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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