Definition

A person or device that adjusts and measures the accuracy of instruments or equipment to ensure they work correctly.

Example

The technician used a calibrator to ensure the measuring instruments were accurate.

Conversation

Have you seen the new calibrator they got for the lab?

No, I haven’t! What does it do?

It helps ensure all our equipment is perfectly adjusted.

That sounds really useful; we definitely need that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calibrator → It is formed from "calibrar" (from Latin *calibrare*, meaning to measure) and the suffix "-or" (meaning one who). The word "calibrator" refers to one who measures or adjusts something to ensure accuracy.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'measures' ('calibrar') to ensure things are accurate — that's what a calibrator does.

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