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adjusting [ə′jəst·iŋ] (engineering) In measurement technology, setting or compensating a measuring instrument or a weight in such a way that the indicated value deviates as little as possible from the actual value. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"While Mary is adjusting her ideas," he continued, "let us return to Mr. Welland laid down his knife and fork and looked anxiously and incredulously across the luncheon- table at his wife, who, adjusting her gold eye-glasses, read aloud, in the tone of high comedy: "Professor and Mrs. Granet, who had drawn for a moment apart and seemed to be adjusting the knots of his sling, turned to Thomson. |
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