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decalibrate

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /diːˈkælɪbɹeɪt/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To lose calibration and therefore not be accurate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Aneroid and electronic instruments, decalibrate easily and frequently and require routine accuracy checks.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To perform some action to remove the calibration of an instrument.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • it is important to not go over the pipetteman volume limit because that will decalibrate the machine.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h1 Proto-Indo-European *déh1 Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English calibrate English decalibrate From de- + calibrate.