adjusting
/əˈd͡ʒʌstɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: adjustings
Meaning · English
Adjustment.
Noun
Examples
The big economic shiftings and adjustings pinch us now and then; and we shall save energy if we adapt ourselves forthwith, without reviling the rest of the family.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adjusting” mean?
Adjustment.
Is “adjusting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.