adjustment
noun
ad·just·ment
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plural adjustments
Definition of adjustment
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: the act or process of adjusting
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: 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
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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
There may still be an adjustment period for the new-look offense, but the team has a good idea of what to expect from Patterson. — Noah Trister, The Denver Post, "Shea Patterson is Michigan’s starting QB, but Dylan McCaffrey could find playing time, too," 26 Aug. 2019 There is a physical adjustment period just as much as there is an emotional one. — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, "Why Does Falling in Love Make Me Constipated?," 20 Aug. 2019 With the popularity of the Ikon Pass that was launched last year, Aspen Skiing Co. will make adjustments to deal with the masses, which last season choked parking and traffic at Aspen Highlands, as well as lift lines. — Carolyn Sackariason, The Know, "Aspen Skiing Co. changing to handle larger crowds after last season’s calls to “Stop Ikonizing Aspen”," 20 Aug. 2019 Rotary-knob settings make throttle and suspension adjustments for mud/sand, rock/dirt and snow. — Dallas News, "Toyota's RAV4 wants to play rough and adds Adventure to its name," 17 Aug. 2019 Despite our rocky adjustment period, Raymond and I did bring something to the show. — Kareem Abdul-jabbar, The Hollywood Reporter, "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: What I Learned Writing for 'Veronica Mars'," 15 Aug. 2019 Last season was an adjustment period for Parrent and his players. — Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, "Traditional athletes, competitive experience transforms Pacers Gaming into playoff team," 24 July 2019 Can Echols avoid the adjustment period needed by many junior-college cornerbacks? — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky football has to replace a lot in the defensive backfield as preseason camp nears," 9 July 2019 There was an adjustment period, Gallego said, that carried into this season. — Maria Torres, latimes.com, "Rookie Luis Rengifo looks like the Angels’ future second baseman," 24 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)
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adjustment
noun
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
3
: the decision about and payment of a claim or debt
adjustment
noun
ad·just·ment
| \ ə-ˈjəs(t)-mənt
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Medical Definition of adjustment
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: the act or process of adjusting: as
a
: 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
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