adjusting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: əˈdʒʌstɪŋ
Definition
Making small changes to something to improve its fit, position, or effectiveness.
Examples
He is adjusting the mirrors on his car before starting the engine.
The team is adjusting their strategy to account for the new market conditions.
She found herself constantly adjusting her glasses because they kept sliding down her nose.
How to Use adjusting
- adjust to (prepositional phrase)
- getting used to a new situation — "I am finally adjusting to the cold weather."
- adjust for (prepositional phrase)
- making a change to account for a factor — "We must adjust the budget for inflation."
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