adjustment
noun
ad·just·ment
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plural adjustments
Definition of adjustment
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: 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
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: the state of being adjusted
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: a means (such as a mechanism) by which things are adjusted one to another
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: a correction or modification to reflect actual conditions
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chiropractic
: the manual or mechanical manipulation of a joint (especially the spine) in which a controlled force is applied to the joint
A click of the instrument allows the practitioner to provide a quick and precise thrust to the spine, making the adjustment before the patient's muscular reflex can tense the body and interfere with the manipulation. — Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing
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Other Words from adjustment
adjustmental
\ ə-ˌjəs(t)-ˈmen-tᵊl
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adjective
, ˌa-ˌjəs(t)- \
adjective
Synonyms for adjustment
Synonyms
acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, conformation
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Examples of adjustment in a Sentence
The engine only needed a minor adjustment.
She made some slight adjustments to the recipe.
The engine only needed minor adjustment.
Moving from the city to the country requires an adjustment.
We went through a period of adjustment at the new school.
The figures were calculated with no adjustments for inflation.
The figures were calculated with no adjustment for inflation.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Statistical agencies do their best to account for changing product quality, but if adjustments are unexpectedly common or subtle then muted inflation figures could easily be concealing a more turbulent economic picture. — The Economist, "How shrinkflation is playing havoc with economists' models," 6 Aug. 2019 The biggest adjustment is the whole tempo, especially the pace and the contact. — oregonlive.com, "Is Oregon State’s next two-way player Jack Colletto playing quarterback and linebacker? Day 3 recap," 3 Aug. 2019 Dolson said the toughest adjustment for a rookie is stepping up to the physical nature of the league; Samuelson is working on that part of her game, along with the grind of the professional life. — Dom Amore, courant.com, "As Katie Lou Samuelson adjusts to WNBA, there is UConn all around her; Stefanie Dolson, Gabby Williams give Chicago Sky 3 former Huskies," 31 July 2019 The biggest adjustment to the NFL thus far has been two-fold. — Greg Levinsky, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions' heralded undrafted OL Ryan Pope trying not to stick out in camp," 27 July 2019 One adjustment that has been expressed by many players is that much of the defensive scheme has been simplified so that there’s going to be a lot less to think about, allowing for more opportunities to make plays on the field. — Stephen Means, cleveland.com, "Buckeyes’ defense is eager to redeem itself after a disappointing 2018: Ohio State football," 19 July 2019 The biggest adjustment, however, will be the turf itself. — Mike Berardino, Indianapolis Star, "Notre Dame Stadium races the clock to prepare temporary grass field for Liverpool, Dortmund," 18 July 2019 For pitchers like Alex Young, adjustments are inevitable when getting the first taste of big-league hitters. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke won't participate in All-Star Game due to 'personal matter'," 6 July 2019 Another adjustment to consider is that your skin-care routine will likely have to change post-extensions. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, "Everything You Need To Know About Eyelash Extensions," 8 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adjustment.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for adjustment
adjustment
noun
English Language Learners Definition of adjustment
: a small change that improves something or makes it work better
: a change that makes it possible for a person to do better or work better in a new situation
: the act or process of changing or adjusting something (such as a number)
See the full definition for adjustment in the English Language Learners Dictionary
adjustment
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ad·just·ment
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Kids Definition of adjustment
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: a small change that improves something or makes it work better
2
: the act or process of changing or adjusting
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: the decision about and payment of a claim or debt
adjustment
noun
ad·just·ment
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Medical Definition of adjustment
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: the act or process of adjusting: as
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: the process of modifying one's behavior in changed circumstances or an altered environment in order to fulfill psychological, physiological, and social needs
b
: a functional and often transitory alteration by which an organism adapts to its immediate environment — compare adaptation sense 2b
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: a means (as a mechanism) by which things are adjusted one to another
adjustments for brightness
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chiropractic
: the manual or mechanical manipulation of a joint (especially of the spine) in which a controlled force is applied to the joint