Kalibrieren
Example: Wir müssen das Messgerät sorgfältig kalibrieren, bevor wir starten.
Definition
"Kalibrieren" means adjusting or setting a measuring instrument or device precisely to ensure its accuracy. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen das Messgerät sorgfältig kalibrieren, bevor wir starten,' it refers to carefully calibrating the measuring device before starting.
Etymology
The word "kalibrieren" comes from the noun "Kaliber," which originally referred to the diameter of a gun barrel or bullet. Over time, it evolved to mean the standard or measure of precision. The verb "kalibrieren" was formed to describe the process of bringing instruments to the correct standard. Did you know? The concept of calibration is crucial in many scientific and technical fields to ensure reliable measurements.
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"Kalibrieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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