adjusting

ad-just-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of adjust; making small changes to something.

  2. 2.

    Becoming accustomed to new circumstances.

  3. 3.

    Correcting or modifying data or calculations.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    adjusting to — In the process of adapting.
  • •
    adjusting for — Correcting based on a factor.
  • •
    fine-adjusting — Making precise modifications.

Related words

Antonyms: fixing, maintaining
See also: adapting, adjust, adjusted, adjustment
Synonyms: adapting, altering, modifying, tuning

Etymology

From French ajuster ("to adjust"), present participle form.