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tweaking

v. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtwikɪŋ// UK //twˈiːkɪŋ// tweak·ing

v. Present participle of 'tweak' — making small adjustments to something to improve how it works or looks.

v. Present participle of 'tweak' (verb): making fine adjustments to a system, mechanism, or piece of work to improve performance, fit, or appearance. Frequently substantivised as a gerund noun ('tweaking takes time'), but is grammatically the verb's -ing form; the headword card describes the action sense here.


SIMPLE

The engine just needs a little tweaking.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of development, the team spent the final week tweaking the user interface to ensure it was intuitive for new customers.

COMPLEX

While the core algorithm remains unchanged, constant tweaking of the weighting parameters has allowed the search engine to maintain its relevance in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.

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Usage

Often functions as a gerund noun; frequently paired with 'minor' or 'final'.

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