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- Dictionaryadjustment/əˈdʒʌs(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" Similar
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1. : the act or process of adjusting. 2. : a settlement of a claim or debt in a case in which the amount involved is uncertain or full payment is not made. 3. : the state of being adjusted. 4. : a means (such as a mechanism) by which things are adjusted one to another. 5. : a correction or modification to reflect actual conditions. 6.
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.
Adjustment definition: the act of adjusting; adaptation to a particular condition, position, or purpose.. See examples of ADJUSTMENT used in a sentence.
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.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. Synonyms: fix, repair, set. to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences. Synonyms: reconcile, rectify, arrange.
An adjustment is a change that is made to something such as a machine or a way of doing something.
The act of making an alteration or modification is an adjustment. If you buy a new pair of jeans, but they are too long, you can make a quick adjustment and hem them, have someone else hem them, or use safety pins.
