adjusting vs fixing

adjusting

noun
  • Adjustment. 

fixing

noun
  • See fixings. 

  • The act of subverting (fixing) a vote. 

  • Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc) 

verb
  • Going; preparing; ready. Only used in fixing to. 

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