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Adjusting
Adjustments made to the balance, balance spring or pendulum of a clock to compensate for the effects of variations of temperature are known as compensating. Adjusting refers specifically to minor alterations made to a fusee to ensure constant power output, especially for chronometers and other precision clocks.
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