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adjustment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

Forms: adjustments

adjustment means: A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.

noun

SMALL CHANGEB2

A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.

  • The chair needs a small adjustment.
  • We made several adjustments to the plan.
  • A slight adjustment in temperature improved the results.

How to use it: adjustment to something (We made an adjustment to the timetable.)

Similar words: change, modification

Common phrases: make an adjustment, slight adjustment, adjustment to something

GETTING USEDB2

The process of learning to live with new conditions and deal with different needs.

  • Adjustment to a new school takes time.
  • The move required a period of adjustment.
  • Her adjustment to working nights was difficult.

How to use it: adjustment to something (Adjustment to life abroad can be difficult.)

Similar words: adaptation

Common phrases: adjustment to something, period of adjustment, social adjustment

ACCOUNT CORRECTIONC1

A change to the amounts in a financial account to make them correct or settle what is owed.

  • The bank made an adjustment to my account.
  • This adjustment removes the extra fee.
  • Your next statement will show two adjustments.

How to use it: adjustment to something (The adjustment to your balance will appear tomorrow.)

Similar words: correction

Common phrases: account adjustment, billing adjustment, adjustment to something

Questions about adjustment

What does adjustment mean?

A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.

What is adjustment in other languages?

Türkçe: ayarlama · Español: ajuste · Français: ajustement · Deutsch: Anpassung · Italiano: regolazione · 日本語: 調整

How do you pronounce adjustment?

It is pronounced /əˈdʒʌstmənt/.

How do you use adjustment in a sentence?

The chair needs a small adjustment. We made several adjustments to the plan.

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