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"Because this has been ratcheting up and I helped contribute to ratcheting it up, I want to make clear that in my choice of words I unfortunately gave an impression that I was maligning the Cambridge Police Department or Sgt. Crowley specifically and I could have calibrated those words differently."

cal⋅i⋅brate
  /ˈkæləˌbreɪt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [kal-uh-breyt]

–verb (used with object), -brat⋅ed, -brat⋅ing.
1. to determine, check, or rectify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements).
2. to divide or mark with gradations, graduations, or other indexes of degree, quantity, etc., as on a thermometer, measuring cup, or the like.
3. to determine the correct range for (an artillery gun, mortar, etc.) by observing where the fired projectile hits.
4. to plan or devise (something) carefully so as to have a precise use, application, appeal, etc.: a sales strategy calibrated to rich investors.
Origin:
1860–65; caliber + -ate 1

Related forms:
cal⋅i⋅bra⋅tion, noun
cal⋅i⋅bra⋅tor, cal⋅i⋅brat⋅er, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, Random House, Inc. 2009.

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