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tempering

/ˈtɛmpərɪŋ/ /ˈtɛmprɪŋ/

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To moderate or control.

Examples :

"Temper your language around children."

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To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.

Examples :

"The blacksmith is tempering the steel blade to make it stronger for use in tools. "

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To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.

Examples :

"The chef is tempering cumin seeds and mustard seeds in hot oil to create a flavorful base for the lentil soup. "

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To mix clay, plaster or mortar with water to obtain the proper consistency.

Examples :

"The bricklayer was tempering the mortar with water to make it easier to spread between the bricks. "

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To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use.

Examples :

"The baker was tempering the oven's temperature setting to match his actual baking needs, ensuring the bread wouldn't burn. "

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(Latinism) To govern; to manage.

Examples :

"The experienced teacher was good at tempering the high spirits of the students during recess, ensuring everyone remained safe. "

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To combine in due proportions; to constitute; to compose.

Examples :

"The chef is carefully tempering the spices to create a balanced and flavorful sauce. "

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To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage.

Examples :

"She was tempering her excitement about the new job with a healthy dose of realism, knowing the first few weeks would be challenging. "

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To fit together; to adjust; to accommodate.

Examples :

"To temper the noise from the construction site, the family adjusted their schedule, moving quiet activities to the early morning. "

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noun

The act by which something is tempered.

Examples :

"The blacksmith's success depended on the precise tempering of the steel. "

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