Adjustment

//əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The action of adjusting something. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) wordnet
  3. 3
    The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the act of adjusting something to match a standard wordnet
  5. 5
    The settling or balancing of a financial account. countable, uncountable

    "The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee."

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  1. 6
    making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances wordnet
  2. 7
    The behavioral process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment. countable, uncountable

    "When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult."

  3. 8
    an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances wordnet
  4. 9
    The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim. countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) wordnet

Etymology

From French ajustement, or else adjust + -ment.

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