noun

tweaking

Tweaking (noun) means the act of making small adjustments to improve something. Example: “After some tweaking, the engine ran much more smoothly.”

noun

The act of making small adjustments to improve something.

"After some tweaking, the engine ran much more smoothly."

How to use tweaking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMaking small adjustments or fine-tuning something.

Common pairings

a bit of tweaking further tweaking needed

Word forms

tweakings plural

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Rhymes for tweaking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tweaking” mean?

The word “tweaking” means the act of making small adjustments to improve something. In plain terms, making small adjustments or fine-tuning something.

How do you use “tweaking” in a sentence?

Here is “tweaking” used in a sentence: “After some tweaking, the engine ran much more smoothly.”

What part of speech is “tweaking”?

“Tweaking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of tweaking?

"tweaking" (noun) means the act of making small adjustments to improve something.