ADJUSTMENT

/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 25

Scrabble letter values: A₁D₂J₈U₁S₁T₁M₃E₁N₁T₁ = 20

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

“adjusting to circumstances”
“an allowance for profit”
“The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.”