Meaning & Definition of Adjustment in English
English⟶
Adjustment
/əʤəstmənt/
noun
1. Making or becoming suitable
- Adjusting to circumstances
synonym:
- adjustment,
- accommodation,
- fitting
2. The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
synonym:
- alteration,
- modification,
- adjustment
3. The act of adjusting something to match a standard
synonym:
- adjustment,
- registration,
- readjustment
4. The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
synonym:
- adaptation,
- adaption,
- adjustment
5. An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
- "An allowance for profit"
synonym:
- allowance,
- adjustment
Examples of using
The adjustment of the machinery was taken care of by engineers.
She made a quick adjustment to her new job.