structural adjustment
ˈstrʌkʧərəl əˈʤʌstmənt
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Definition of structural adjustment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
managementTECH.organizational changes to improve efficiency and adaptabilityTECH.
  • The company underwent structural adjustment to streamline operations.
reorganization restructuring
2.
businessTECH.economic policy changes to stabilize a country's economyTECH.
  • The government implemented structural adjustment to boost economic growth.
policy change
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Expressions with structural

structural reformsn.
major lasting changes to basic rules or institutions of a system
The new administration promised structural reforms to strengthen the national economy.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
structural analysisn.
study of the arrangement of parts in a system
Structural analysis helps in understanding the organization of biological systems.
structural arrangementn.
particular organization of elements within a system or planned design
The report explains the structural arrangement of committees within the new department.
structural engineern.
engineer specializing in designing safe structures
The structural engineer inspected the new bridge for safety.
structural failuren.
loss of safe support ability in a building, bridge or structure
Engineers investigated the structural failure of the bridge after the sudden collapse.

Expressions with adjustment

price adjustmentn.
change made to a previously decided cost of a product or service
The utility company issued a price adjustment after reviewing fuel costs.
attitude adjustmentn.
change in someone's attitude or behavior
The coach's speech led to an attitude adjustment in the team.
upward adjustmentn.
change that raises a number level or amount after review
The company made an upward adjustment to its profit forecast.
brightness adjustmentn.
change of light level on a screen, image, or device
You can use brightness adjustment to make the photo clearer.
income adjustmentn.
change in how much money a person regularly earns
Workers received an annual income adjustment to match rising living costs.
make an adjustmentv.
change something slightly so it works better or fits new needs
We might need to make an adjustment to the schedule.
self-adjustmentn.
ability to change or correct itself without help
Self-adjustment helps the device work in different conditions.
cost adjustmentn.
change made to product or service price because conditions have shifted
The contract allowed a cost adjustment if raw material prices increased.
adjustment disordern.
mental condition from stress causing emotional symptoms
She was diagnosed with adjustment disorder after losing her job.
adjustment mechanismn.
system of parts that lets a machine change position or settings
The office chair's adjustment mechanism stopped working after a few months.

Terms related to structural adjustment

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Terms with structural adjustment included in their meaning

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SALacr.
acr: structural adjustment loan
loan to help countries improve their economy
SAPacr.
acr: structural adjustment program
plan to improve a country's financial health

Examples of structural adjustment in a sentence

  • Structural adjustment was necessary to adapt to market changes.
  • Structural adjustment policies were necessary to secure international loans.
  • Critics argue that structural adjustment can lead to social inequality.

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  1. French:ajustement structurel, ...
  2. German:Strukturanpassung, ...
  3. Italian:adeguamento strutturale, aggiustamento strutturale, ...
  4. Spanish:ajuste estructural, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajuste estrutural, ...
  6. Chinese:结构调整, 经济结构调整, ...
  7. Japanese:構造調整, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْدِيل هَيْكَلِي, التَّكْيِيف الهَيْكَلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְאָמָה מִבְנִית, ...
  10. Russian:структурная перестройка, структурная реформа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:структурна перебудова, ...
  12. Hindi:संरचनात्मक समायोजन, आर्थिक समायोजन, ...
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