calibrate的詞源是從caliber或calibre加上-ate后綴，形成動詞。caliber或calibre的詞源是從中世紀(jì)法語calibre，再從阿拉伯語qalib，意思是“制造子彈的模具”。

記憶calibrate這個(gè)詞的一個(gè)方法是把它和caliber聯(lián)系起來，想象一個(gè)測量槍管內(nèi)徑或者其他儀器精度的過程。

calibrate有幾個(gè)含義：

1. 通過與標(biāo)準(zhǔn)比較來檢查或調(diào)整（儀器、系統(tǒng)等）；例如：We need to calibrate the thermometer before using it.?我們需要在使用溫度計(jì)之前校準(zhǔn)它。

2. 在（測量儀器）上標(biāo)出刻度；例如：The scale was calibrated in grams and ounces.?這個(gè)秤上標(biāo)有克和盎司的刻度。

3. 測量（管道、槍支等）的口徑；例如：The gunsmith calibrated the bore of the rifle.?槍匠測量了步槍的槍膛口徑。

You are my standard of love?

The one who sets the bar high?

You calibrate my heart and soul?

And make me want to reach the sky?

You are my scale of happiness?

The one who weighs every ounce?

You calibrate my smile and laugh?

And make me feel like I can bounce