Adjustment: meaning, definitions and examples
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adjustment
[ əˈdʒʌstmənt ]
financial
A small change or improvement made to a system, process, or situation to make it more suitable or effective.
Synonyms
adaptation, alteration, change, modification
Examples of usage
- The adjustment of the interest rates helped stabilize the economy.
- The company made adjustments to its production process to increase efficiency.
emotional
A change in behavior or attitude in order to cope with a challenging situation or to address a personal issue.
Synonyms
accommodation, adaptation, change, modification
Examples of usage
- She made adjustments in her schedule to spend more time with her family.
- He needed some adjustments in his life after the loss of his job.
mechanical
The action of setting components to a particular value or position in order to achieve the desired outcome.
Synonyms
alignment, calibration, setting, tuning
Examples of usage
- The mechanic made some adjustments to the engine to improve its performance.
- The telescope needed frequent adjustments to focus properly.
Translations
Translations of the word "adjustment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ajuste
🇮🇳 समायोजन
🇩🇪 Anpassung
🇮🇩 penyesuaian
🇺🇦 коригування
🇵🇱 dostosowanie
🇯🇵 調整 (ちょうせい)
🇫🇷 ajustement
🇪🇸 ajuste
🇹🇷 ayarlama
🇰🇷 조정 (jojeong)
🇸🇦 تعديل (ta‘dil)
🇨🇿 přizpůsobení
🇸🇰 úprava
🇨🇳 调整 (tiáozhěng)
🇸🇮 prilagoditev
🇮🇸 aðlögun
🇰🇿 бейімдеу
🇬🇪 მორგება (morġeba)
🇦🇿 uyğunlaşma
🇲🇽 ajuste
Word origin
The word 'adjustment' originated from the late Middle English period, derived from Old French 'ajustement', based on the verb 'adjuster'. It first appeared in the 17th century and has been commonly used in various contexts ever since.
See also: adjust, adjustability, adjustable, adjustably, adjusted, adjuster, adjusting, adjustments, disadjustment, maladjustment, misadjustment, readjust, unadjusted.