adjustment

調整、修正

物事をうまく機能させたり、必要に合わせたりするための変更。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： adjustment to something (We made an adjustment to the timetable.)

類義語： change, modification

よく使う表現： make an adjustment, slight adjustment, adjustment to something

適応

新しい環境に慣れ、変わった必要に対応できるようになること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： adjustment to something (Adjustment to life abroad can be difficult.)

類義語： adaptation

よく使う表現： adjustment to something, period of adjustment, social adjustment

勘定調整

会計上の金額を正しく直したり、未払い分を精算したりすること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： adjustment to something (The adjustment to your balance will appear tomorrow.)

類義語： correction

よく使う表現： account adjustment, billing adjustment, adjustment to something