CEFR B1

adjusting

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: fix, change, alter, modify, calibrate

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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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