Tweaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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tweaking

 

[ twiหkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

making adjustments

Tweaking refers to the act of making small adjustments or modifications to something in order to improve it or make it work better. This process often involves fine-tuning elements of a system, product, or plan to achieve optimal results.

Synonyms

adjusting, fine-tuning, modifying

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon tweaking her presentation for the meeting.
  • The engineers are constantly tweaking the software to enhance its performance.
  • He is tweaking the recipe to better suit his taste.
Context #2 | Noun

small adjustment

A tweak can also refer to a small change or adjustment to something. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as technology, cooking, or design, to describe minor changes that can lead to significant improvements.

Synonyms

adjustment, amendment, correction

Examples of usage

  • A simple tweak to the settings resolved the issue.
  • Just a slight tweak can make a significant difference.
  • I made a few tweaks to the graphic design before the final version.

Translations

Translations of the word "tweaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ajuste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคถเฅ‹เคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anpassung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyesuaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะปะฐัˆั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostosowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฟๆ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ajustement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ajuste

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบprava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบprava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prilagoditev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stilling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzษ™liลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ajuste

Etymology

The word 'tweak' originated in the early 20th century, with its roots traced back to the 1910s in the United States. The term is believed to have derived from 'twist' or 'tweak,' suggesting a small twist or turn that yields an adjustment. Initially used in informal contexts, it began to find its way into technical jargon, particularly in engineering and software development. Over the decades, 'tweaking' has evolved to encompass a broader range of applications, from adjusting recipes in cooking to modifying digital content in various fields. Its versatility has allowed the word to firmly establish itself in modern vocabulary, reflecting our continual drive for improvement and refinement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,833 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.