Tweaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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tweaked

 

[ twiหkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

software development

To make slight adjustments or modifications to a piece of code or software in order to improve its performance or functionality.

Synonyms

adjust, fine-tune, modify, optimize.

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Word Description / Examples
tweaked

Making small, quick changes to something to improve it slightly or adjust it. Often used in informal contexts.

  • She tweaked the layout of her website to make it more user-friendly
adjust

Making changes to something to correct or improve it, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It implies a need to make something fit better with another condition or requirement.

  • He had to adjust the mirror to see the road clearly
modify

Making changes to something, which can be either minor or significant. It is commonly used in more formal contexts.

  • The software developers modified the application to include new features
fine-tune

Making very small and precise adjustments to improve the performance of something, often used in technical or specialized fields.

  • The engineer fine-tuned the machine to increase its efficiency
optimize

Making changes to something to make it as effective or functional as possible. Often used in technical or business contexts.

  • They optimized the website to improve loading speed and user experience

Examples of usage

  • I just tweaked the code a bit to fix that bug.
  • After tweaking the settings, the program ran much faster.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To twist or pull something sharply; to make minor changes or adjustments.

Synonyms

jerk, pull, tug, twist.

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Word Description / Examples
tweaked

Used when making small adjustments or fine-tuning something.

  • He tweaked the settings on his guitar to get the perfect sound
  • She tweaked the recipe to make it healthier
pull

Used for general pulling actions, typically involving steady force.

  • He pulled the rope to bring the boat closer
  • She pulled the door open
twist

Used when rotating or turning something, often involving a spiral motion.

  • She twisted the cap off the bottle
  • He twisted his ankle during the game
tug

Used for quick, short, and firm pulling actions, often repetitively.

  • The child tugged at his mother's sleeve
  • He felt a tug on the fishing line
jerk

Used when describing a sudden sharp movement, often in a negative or abrupt way.

  • The car jerked forward unexpectedly
  • He gave a jerk of his head to signal them to go

Examples of usage

  • She tweaked his ear playfully.
  • He tweaked the radio dial to find a clearer station.

Translations

Translations of the word "tweaked" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคฏเฅ‹เคœเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angepasst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disesuaikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐัˆั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostosowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฟๆ•ดใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ajustรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ajustado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayarlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ •๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุฏู‘ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upravenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upravovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆ•ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prilagojeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stillt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะนั–ะผะดะตะปะณะตะฝ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nzimlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ajustado

Etymology

The word 'tweaked' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'twikken' meaning 'to tweak or pull sharply'. Over time, the term evolved to also include the idea of making minor adjustments or modifications. The modern usage of 'tweaked' in software development emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of computer programming.

See also: tweak, tweaker.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,844 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.