BusinessAugust 29, 2026
recalcitration
ree-kal-si-TRAY-shun
Definition
The act of recalibrating or adjusting something to a new standard, scale, or set of circumstances.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'recalibrate,' which combines the Latin prefix 're-' (again) with 'calibrate,' itself rooted in the French 'calibre' (size or bore of a gun) and ultimately tracing back to Arabic 'qalib' (mold or form).
In the news
In the article, it is used to describe how the whiskey industry is adjusting its global strategy in response to new trade realities rather than completely withdrawing from the US market.
Irish whiskey industry looks beyond US as Trump tariffs drive global expansion
Read the full article ↗Irish Examiner