adjustment
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ə
ē
just
ˈʤəst
jēst
ment
mənt
mēnt
British pronunciation
/ɐd‍ʒˈʌstmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "adjustment"in English

Adjustment
01

the act of making something suitable or adapting to specific circumstances by making necessary changes or modifications

example
Examples
After moving to the new city, he needed some time for adjustment.
She made a quick adjustment to her schedule to accommodate the new meeting time.
02

the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

03

the act of adjusting something to match a standard

04

an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

05

the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

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