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tinkering Definition and Meaning in English (tinkering definition)

noun
Synonyms:fiddlingmeddlingpottering
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Tinkering definition: Tinkering refers to the activity of making small, often experimental, adjustments or repairs to a machine or system.

Definitions of Tinkering

  1. 1noun

    Tinkering refers to the activity of making small, often experimental, adjustments or repairs to a machine or system.

  2. 2verb

    To be tinkering means to be engaged in the process of making minor adjustments or repairs, often without a clear plan or formal training.

Example Sentences

casual

“He spent the afternoon tinkering with his old car engine.”

business

“The software team was accused of constant tinkering with the user interface.”

casual

“A little tinkering might fix the problem, but it's not a permanent solution.”

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past tensetinkered
nountinker
agent nountinkerer

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