TechnologyAugust 23, 2026

recalibrate

ree-KAL-uh-brayt

Definition

To adjust, reset, or alter a system or mechanism to achieve a different output or to improve accuracy.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'calibrate,' which likely originates from the French 'calibre' or Italian 'calibro.' It historically referred to measuring the diameter of a bore or tube, later expanding to any form of precision adjustment.

In the news

In the article, users are given the ability to recalibrate their content visibility, allowing them to manually shift search and news feed results to prioritize their preferred publishers.

Google Lets US Users Save News Outlets as AI Changes Discovery

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