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- 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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Jun 3, 2012 · 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.
to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable: [ T ] Adjust the angle of your monitor so you can easily read it. [ I ] You need time to adjust to a new situation.
the act of bringing something into conformity with external requirements: the adjustment of one's view of reality. harmony achieved by modification or change of a position: They worked out an adjustment of their conflicting ideas.
Adjust definition: to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate. See examples of ADJUST used in a sentence.
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.
the act of bringing something into conformity with external requirements: the adjustment of one's view of reality. harmony achieved by modification or change of a position: They worked out an adjustment of their conflicting ideas.
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.
a. : to bring to a more satisfactory state: (1) : settle, resolve. ways of adjusting conflicts. (2) : rectify. adjust an error. b. : to make correspondent or conformable : adapt. had to adjust our approach. c. : to bring the parts of to a true or more effective relative position. adjust a carburetor. 2. : to reduce to a system : regulate. 3.
An adjustment is a change that is made to something such as a machine or a way of doing something. He will have to make major adjustments to his thinking. American English : adjustment / ədˈʒʌstmənt /
