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adjusting

[əˈdʒʌstɪŋ]

adjusting Definition

making small changes to something in order to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable.

Using adjusting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjusting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I am adjusting the temperature of the room.

  • Example

    She is adjusting her schedule to fit in more study time.

  • Example

    The mechanic is adjusting the carburetor to improve the car's performance.

adjusting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adjusting

Antonyms for adjusting

Phrases with adjusting

  • to become used to a new situation or environment

    Example

    It took me a while to adjust to living in a new city.

  • to make allowances or modifications for something

    Example

    We need to adjust our budget for the increase in expenses.

  • self-adjusting

    able to change or adapt automatically without external intervention

    Example

    The self-adjusting thermostat keeps the temperature in the room constant.

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Summary: adjusting in Brief

'Adjusting' [əˈdʒʌstɪŋ] refers to making small changes to something in order to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable. Examples include adjusting the temperature, schedule, or performance of something. Phrases like 'adjust to' and 'adjust for' denote becoming used to a new situation or making allowances for something, respectively. 'Self-adjusting' describes something that can change or adapt automatically without external intervention.