Pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/
noun the act of attempting to repair or improve something by making small changes or adjustments
A1 I enjoy tinkering with old electronics in my spare time.
A2 She likes tinkering with her car to make improvements.
B1 Tinkering with software code can lead to unexpected results.
B2 His tinkering with the recipe resulted in a delicious new dish.
C1 The engineer spent hours tinkering with the design to perfect it.
C2 His tinkering with the machinery led to significant efficiency improvements.
verb to make small changes or adjustments in an attempt to repair or improve something
A1 I enjoy tinkering with old electronics to see if I can fix them.
A2 She spent hours tinkering with the settings on her computer to make it run faster.
B1 The mechanic spent the afternoon tinkering with the engine to get it working properly again.
B2 After tinkering with the recipe, she finally perfected her chocolate cake.
C1 The engineer was known for his innovative tinkering with new technologies.
C2 The artist spent months tinkering with different techniques to create a masterpiece.
formal The engineer spent hours tinkering with the prototype to improve its efficiency.
informal I love tinkering with old electronics to see if I can make them work again.
slang My grandpa is always tinkering in his workshop, fixing things up.
figurative She enjoyed tinkering with different ideas until she found the perfect solution.
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