recalibrate
verb
re·cal·i·brate
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-lə-ˌbrāt 
recalibrated; recalibrating; recalibrates
: to calibrate (something) again
… these systems gradually drift off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation system.—
Stefi Weisburd
Stefi WeisburdThe problem is that eating more doesn't sate us; we merely recalibrate how much we think we need.—Nando Pelusi
Nando Pelusi
recalibration
noun
plural recalibrations
Literacy standards were in need of constant recalibration, as each new phase of the war could inflate or deflate the value of existing skills, inflate or deflate the effectiveness of existing induction policies and instructional efforts.
—Deborah Brandt
Deborah Brandt
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Our former cooking editor Ben Mims was a master at recalibrating familiar ingredients into showstopping dishes.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
The engine drives the rear wheels through a revised ZF eight-speed automatic transaxle transmission that’s been recalibrated to deliver faster, smoother shifts, and can handle the engine’s higher torque output.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
The engine drives the rear wheels through a revised ZF eight-speed automatic transaxle transmission that’s been recalibrated to deliver faster, smoother shifts, and can handle the engine’s higher torque output.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
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“Recalibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recalibrate. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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