adjusting — changing or moving something slightly to make it more suitable or correct
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: changing or moving something slightly to make it more suitable or correct
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat spent the whole day adjusting to the new automatic feeder by staring at it suspiciously.
- She's still adjusting her sleep schedule after binge-watching the entire series last night.
- The teacher is adjusting the lesson plan based on students' feedback.
adjusting
VERB[/əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/]
changing or moving something slightly to make it more suitable or correct
The mechanic was adjusting the machine to make it work perfectly.
The tailor was adjusting the suit to fit perfectly. (MAKING A CHANGE + MAKING IT FIT BETTER = ADJUSTING)
Adjusting the system, improving the result, and moving smoothly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French adjuster, which combines Latin ad- (to, toward) and justus (right, proper, exact). Originally meant to make precise or bring into proper alignment.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + just- (from Latin justus, meaning right or proper) + -ing (present participle suffix denoting ongoing action or process).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat spent the whole day adjusting to the new automatic feeder by staring at it suspiciously.”
“She's still adjusting her sleep schedule after binge-watching the entire series last night.”
“The teacher is adjusting the lesson plan based on students' feedback.”
“I'm still adjusting to wearing glasses after 20 years of perfect vision.”
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