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adjusting

uh-JUS-ting/əˈd͡ʒʌstɪŋ/

2 meanings of adjusting

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of adjust. Use this form when the action is happening now.

    He is adjusting the mirror before driving off.

    They were adjusting the tent poles in the strong wind.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of making small changes to something so it works or fits better.

    After a bit of adjusting, the antenna brought in a clear signal.

    The tailor said the jacket would need minor adjusting around the shoulders.

    Similaradjustment, tweaking

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adjusting is a form of adjust

adjust, verb: To make small changes to something to set it the way you want. Full entry

Forms
adjustadjusts he/she/itadjusting -ing formadjusted past tense, past participle
Spelling
adjust → adjusting: add -ing

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