true up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To make something true, equal, or correct, as for example by turning and facing a part on a lathe.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To make a wheel level, balanced or even by adjusting the spokes; to true a wheel; ideally, to make it perfectly circular in relation to the hub with no left or right bulges nor 'flat spots'.
Làm cho bánh xe cân bằng hoặc đều bằng cách điều chỉnh nan hoa
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “true up” mean?
To make something true, equal, or correct, as for example by turning and facing a part on a lathe.
Is “true up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.