TWEAKING Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word tweaking. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TWEAKING
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altering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the sterilization of an animal | ||||||||
changing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by continuous change or effective action | ||||||||
improving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • getting higher or more vigorous | ||||||||
refining | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | ||||||||
revising | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • editing that involves writing something again | ||||||||
tailoring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the occupation of a tailor | ||||||||
adjusting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions • make correspondent or conformable • decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim | ||||||||
amending | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • make amendments to • to make better • set straight or right | ||||||||
enhancing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
modifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make less severe or harsh or extreme • add a modifier to a constituent • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | ||||||||
fine-tune | verbv | |||||||
verb • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • adjust finely • make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring | ||||||||
pinch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a painful or straitened circumstance • an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed • a slight but appreciable amount • a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action • a small sharp bite or snip • a squeeze with the fingers • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • make ridges into by pinching together • make off with belongings of others • cut the top off • irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | ||||||||
pluck | verbv | |||||||
noun • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord verb • pull or pull out sharply • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion • strip of feathers • look for and gather |