ADJUSTMENT
/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 25
Definition
- noun making or becoming suitable.
— synonyms: accommodation, fitting
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment).
— synonyms: alteration, modification
- noun the act of adjusting something to match a standard.
— synonyms: registration, readjustment
- noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions).
— synonyms: adaptation, adaption
- noun an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances.
— synonyms: allowance
Examples
- “The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.”
- “When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult.”
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