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- DictionaryAd·just·ment/əˈjəs(t)m(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result: "I've made a few adjustments to my diet"
to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income. to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. Synonyms: fix, repair, set.
a slight change made to something to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable, or the act of making such a change: A small adjustment at the right place can make a significant difference. If the colour does not appear quite right, check your monitor settings for adjustment.
a change in the way a person behaves or thinks She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up. Definition of adjustment noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable: If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to make different. change She'll always be like that - you can't change her.
adjustment (to something) a change in the way a person behaves or thinks. She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up. The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult. There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
the state of being adjusted; orderly relation of parts or elements. a device, as a knob or lever, for adjusting: the adjustments on a television set. the act of bringing something into conformity with external requirements: the adjustment of one's view of reality.
6 days ago · An adjustment is a small change that is made to something such as a machine or a way of doing something. Compensation could be made by adjustments to taxation. [ + to] Investment is up by 5.7% after adjustment for inflation. [ + for] ...a technician made an adjustment to a smoke machine at the back of the auditorium. [ Also + in]
