adjustment

noun
UK: /əˈdʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/
US: /əˈdʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/

  1. A small change to improve something or make it work better.

    1. I made an adjustment to my chair, now it's comfortable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car needed a minor adjustment to the brakes to ensure safety on the road. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of getting used to a new situation or environment.

    1. The adjustment to living in a new city was hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. Making an adjustment to a different work schedule can be tough initially, but it gets easier. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of changing something to match something else.

    1. An adjustment was made to the price of the product. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company announced an adjustment to its strategic plan to address market changes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adaptation alteration accommodation change modification
adjustment verb

  1. To change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable.

    1. Please adjust the volume on the radio. [ ] [ ]
    2. You might need to adjust your spending if you want to save more money each month. [ ] [ ]

  2. To get used to a new situation or condition.

    1. It took me a while to adjust to the new job. [ ] [ ]
    2. They had to adjust their travel plans quickly because of unexpected severe weather warnings. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adjustment" in English means: A small change to improve something or make it work better., The process of getting used to a new situation or environment., The act of changing something to match something else..

The phonetic transcription of "adjustment" is /əˈdʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/ in British English and /əˈdʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adjustment": adaptation, alteration, accommodation, change, modification.

Example usage of "adjustment": "I made an adjustment to my chair, now it's comfortable.". More examples on the page.