tweak
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- noun
- /twik/
- We made a small tweak to the recipe to enhance the flavor.
- make some tweaks
- a few tweaks
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Watch on YouTubeAnd small problems like minor tweaks will lead to gigantic issues.
- And small problems like minor tweaks will lead to gigantic issues.
- I think that is one of the obvious immediate tweaks we should make.
- Like what are the kind of tweaks that you're going to make if that's your goal?
- And you know, they made tweaks to how the algorithm recommends you stories.
- Well, it's funny because I, I talk a lot about how tiny tweaks lead to big changes.
- And by hearing that feedback, I can make a really simple tweak to my speech.
- And he essentially kept that reorganization with some minor tweaks to it.
- First, there are some tweaks that we could make to make our system work a little better.
- It's all about the small but important tweaks.
- So walk out the door, walk around the block, celebrate the small wins, start to make tweaks, small tweaks in your diet.
- I actually genuinely feel like she just changed my life with a few little tweaks.
Examples
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Windows 8 does actually include a ton of tweaks and upgrades that desktop users will very much enjoy.
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First, there are some tweaks that we could make to make our system work a little better.
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Did you know a simple color tweak could make a big difference in your conversion rate?
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- That tweak just saved us 0.4 seconds.
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I know there will be more changes and tweaks in the days to come.
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A theme like yours with a few simple tweaks would really make my blog jump out.
Blog text (1) -
After several slight tweaks to the memory configuration, Daniel managed to run the report without incident.
Fiction book (1999) -
With only a few tweaks, it can turn greener still.
Academic text (2001) -
The team discussed several minor tweaks to improve the project outcome.
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After reviewing the design, I suggested a few quick tweaks to the layout.
Synonyms
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A small change that makes something fit or work better
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3.9
Changing something to make it better or more suitable
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2.9
A change made to improve or correct something
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3.3
A change made to something
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2.8
A change made to improve text, like a book or article
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4.4
A small change that makes something better or more precise
Antonyms
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5.9
A slow change when something like a building or a person's health becomes worse
Compounds
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2.9
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3.9
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4.2
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Tweak as a noun for a small change comes from the image of making a tiny 'twist' or adjustment with your fingers. That's why a tweak is a small change that helps make things work better.