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tweaked

 

[ twiːkt ]

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

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

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:

🇵🇹 ajustado

🇮🇳 समायोजित

🇩🇪 angepasst

🇮🇩 disesuaikan

🇺🇦 налаштований

🇵🇱 dostosowany

🇯🇵 調整された

🇫🇷 ajusté

🇪🇸 ajustado

🇹🇷 ayarlanmış

🇰🇷 조정된

🇸🇦 معدّل

🇨🇿 upravený

🇸🇰 upravovaný

🇨🇳 调整的

🇸🇮 prilagojeno

🇮🇸 stillt

🇰🇿 бейімделген

🇬🇪 გადმოწყობილი

🇦🇿 tənzimlənmiş

🇲🇽 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.