ClimateJuly 4, 2026

recalibration

/ˌriːˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/

Definition

The act of adjusting or fine-tuning a system, plan, or process to ensure it remains accurate or effective as conditions change.

Etymology

The word is derived from the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'calibrate,' which comes from the French 'calibre.' It originally referred to adjusting precision instruments, but now applies broadly to correcting or updating complex systems.

In the news

In this report, recalibration refers to the periodic adjustments made to fund allocations and project priorities by the Technical Advisory Committee. It ensures that India's financing strategy stays responsive to shifting national and state-level needs over time.

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