adjustment

ajuste, modificación

Cambio que se hace para que algo funcione mejor o se adapte a las necesidades.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: adjustment to something (We made an adjustment to the timetable.)

Sinónimos: change, modification

Expresiones frecuentes: make an adjustment, slight adjustment, adjustment to something

adaptación

Proceso de acostumbrarse a nuevas condiciones y aprender a responder a necesidades diferentes.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: adjustment to something (Adjustment to life abroad can be difficult.)

Sinónimos: adaptation

Expresiones frecuentes: adjustment to something, period of adjustment, social adjustment

ajuste contable

Cambio de las cantidades de una cuenta para corregirlas o saldar lo que se debe.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: adjustment to something (The adjustment to your balance will appear tomorrow.)

Sinónimos: correction

Expresiones frecuentes: account adjustment, billing adjustment, adjustment to something