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kalibrieren
German → American English
American English
calibrate
ein Messgerät oder ein technisches System mit einem Referenzwert abgleichen und genau einstellen
Der Techniker kalibriert das Gerät vor jedem Einsatz.Use kalibrieren for technical devices, instruments, sensors, or measuring systems. It is more formal and specific than justieren, which can also mean to adjust or fine-tune something physically.
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Frequently asked questions
What does kalibrieren mean in English?
Kalibrieren means “to calibrate” in English.
How do you use kalibrieren in a sentence?
For example: „Ich muss das Messgerät kalibrieren.“ = “I have to calibrate the measuring device.”
Is kalibrieren the same as justieren?
Not exactly. Kalibrieren means to calibrate, usually by comparing with a standard. Justieren means to adjust or fine-tune, and can be broader.
What kind of objects do you kalibrieren?
You typically kalibrieren instruments, sensors, scales, and other measuring devices.