Adjusting: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjusting

[ əˈdʒʌstɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in a process

Making small changes to something in order to improve or alter it.

Synonyms

adapt, alter, change, modify

Examples of usage

Adjusting the temperature on the thermostat
She was adjusting her schedule to fit in more time for studying
The mechanic was adjusting the brakes on the car

^{Context #2}

in emotional state

Getting accustomed to a new situation or environment.

Synonyms

acclimate, accustom, adapt, get used to

Examples of usage

He was adjusting to life in a new country
She needed time to adjust to the loss of her pet
The children were adjusting to the idea of having a new sibling

Translations

Translations of the word "adjusting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajustando

regulando
adaptando

🇮🇳 समायोजन

समंजन
समायोजित करना

🇩🇪 anpassen

einstellen
justieren

🇮🇩 menyesuaikan

mengatur
menyesuaikan diri

🇺🇦 налаштовування

коригування
пристосування

🇵🇱 dostosowywanie

regulowanie
korygowanie

🇯🇵 調整する (ちょうせいする)

🇫🇷 ajustement

réglage
adaptation

🇪🇸 ajustando

regulando
adaptando

🇹🇷 ayarlama

düzenleme
uyarlama

🇰🇷 조정

조절
적응

🇸🇦 تعديل

ضبط
تكيف

🇨🇿 nastavení

upravování
přizpůsobování

🇸🇰 nastavovanie

upravovanie
prispôsobovanie

🇨🇳 调整 (tiáozhěng)

调节 (tiáojié)
适应 (shìyìng)

🇸🇮 prilagajanje

nastavljanje
prilagoditev

🇮🇸 aðlögun

stilling
aðlaga

🇰🇿 бейімдеу

реттеу
икемдеу

🇬🇪 მორგება

რეგულირება
ადაპტირება

🇦🇿 tənzimləmə

uyğunlaşdırma
düzəliş

🇲🇽 ajustando

regulando
adaptando

Word origin

The word 'adjusting' has its origin in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'ajuster', which means 'to make conform to'. Over time, the meaning of 'adjusting' has evolved to include both physical and emotional adaptation. The concept of adjusting is fundamental to human behavior and survival, as it allows individuals to respond and adapt to changing circumstances and environments.