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Definition of adjustment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
changesmall change to improve or correct something
- He made an adjustment to the machine settings..
2.
calculationTECH. amount added or deducted based on circumstancesTECH.
- An adjustment was made to the final bill.
3.
technologyTECH. control for regulating a deviceTECH.
- Turn the adjustment knob to change the volume.
4.
adaptationprocess of adapting to new conditions
- His adjustment to the new school was smooth.
5.
financeTECH. settling or balancing a financial accountTECH.
- The adjustment of the account was completed yesterday.
6.
behaviorTECH. behavioral process of balancing needsTECH.
- Her adjustment to the busy schedule was impressive.
7.
insuranceTECH. assessment and settlement of an insurance claimTECH.
- The insurance adjustment took several weeks to finalize.
Expressions with adjustment
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change made to a previously decided cost of a product or service
The utility company issued a price adjustment after reviewing fuel costs.
change in someone's attitude or behavior
The coach's speech led to an attitude adjustment in the team.
change that raises a number level or amount after review
The company made an upward adjustment to its profit forecast.
change of light level on a screen, image, or device
You can use brightness adjustment to make the photo clearer.
change in how much money a person regularly earns
Workers received an annual income adjustment to match rising living costs.
change something slightly so it works better or fits new needs
We might need to make an adjustment to the schedule.
ability to change or correct itself without help
Self-adjustment helps the device work in different conditions.
change made to product or service price because conditions have shifted
The contract allowed a cost adjustment if raw material prices increased.
mental condition from stress causing emotional symptoms
She was diagnosed with adjustment disorder after losing her job.
system of parts that lets a machine change position or settings
The office chair's adjustment mechanism stopped working after a few months.
screw used to finely change position or setting of a part
Turn the adjustment screw slowly to raise the pressure slightly.
control on a device that lets a user change image sharpness
Turn the focus adjustment until the picture on the screen becomes clear.
change made to an existing financial or service charge level
The bank announced a rate adjustment on all variable mortgages.
change in wages to match inflation
The company provided a cost-of-living adjustment to all employees.
modification of data to eliminate seasonal effects
Economists apply seasonal adjustment to employment figures to provide a clearer trend..
organizational changes to improve efficiency and adaptability
The company underwent structural adjustment to streamline operations.
payment added to salary to reflect living costs at a work location
Employees working in expensive cities receive a higher post adjustment.
account used to record adjustments
The accountant updated the adjustment account at the end of the fiscal year.
extra expenses or losses that happen when a firm changes its activities
The company faced high adjustment costs after updating its production technology.
change of settings made by a system without direct user control
The camera performed automatic adjustment of focus in low light.
Origin of adjustment
Old French, ajuster (to make conform) + -ment (action or resulting state)
Terms with adjustment included in their meaning
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time adjustment
change the time to an earlier hour
time adjustment
adjust a watch to an earlier time
personal development
adjustment in approach or method
time
adjustment of clocks for daylight saving time
calendar adjustment
extra day added to February in a leap year
adjustment
make something even or stable
adjustment
made less tight or more relaxed
adjustment
make something sufficiently tight
physical adjustment
act of making something tighter or more secure
clock adjustment
adjustment of clocks to a different time
sound adjustment
device or software to adjust sound level
adjustment
the act of adjusting an instrument
self-adjustment
adjust oneself to new conditions
adjustment
make less extreme or severe
adjustment
adjusting to a particular state
positioning
position or adjustment of something
adjustment capability
ability to adjust to new conditions
adjustment
time needed to adjust to new conditions
adjustment
change something so it matches rules, standards, or another example
life
adjustment in life plans or goals
time adjustment
practice of setting clocks forward to extend evening daylight
time adjustment
practice of setting clocks one hour ahead in summer
adjustment
involving adjustment or selection like a dial
adjustment
balance differences to make equal
Examples of adjustment in a sentence
She noticed an adjustment in her schedule. The accountant made an adjustment for inflation. An adjustment was necessary to balance the accounts. The screen's brightness adjustment is on the side. He made an adjustment to the thermostat settings. The adjustment to remote work took some time.
Her adjustment to the climate was remarkable. The adjustment of the budget took several hours. He reviewed the adjustment of the financial statements. His adjustment to the new environment was quick. The adjustment in her behavior was noticeable. The adjustment process was complicated by missing documents. After the adjustment, the claim was finally approved.
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- French:ajustement, rectification, ...
- German:Anpassung, Korrektur, ...
- Italian:regolazione, aggiustamento, ...
- Spanish:modificación, corrección, ...
- Portuguese:adaptação, regulagem, ...
- Chinese:调整, 修正, ...
- Japanese:調整, 補正, ...
- Arabic:تَعْدِيل, تَسْوِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְאָמָה, תִּיקּוּן, ...
- Russian:настройка, корректировка, ...
- Ukrainian:регулювання, коригування, ...
- Hindi:समायोजन, समायोजित राशि, ...
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