Definitions for Adjustment
əˈdʒʌst məntad·just·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adjustment, accommodation, fittingnoun

   making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

2. alteration, modification, adjustmentnoun

   the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

3. adjustment, registration, readjustmentnoun

   the act of adjusting something to match a standard

4. adaptation, adaption, adjustmentnoun

   the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

5. allowance, adjustmentnoun

   an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

   "an allowance for profit"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adjustmentnoun

   a small change; a minor correction; a modification

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

2. adjustmentnoun

   The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.

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

3. Etymology: (But see also ajustement}

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adjustmentnoun

   Etymology: adjustement, Fr.

   1. Regulation; the act of putting in method; settlement.

   The farther and clearer adjustment of this affair, I am constrained to adjourn to the larger treatise. John Woodward, Nat. Hist.

   2. The state of being put in method, or regulated.

   It is a vulgar idea we have of a watch or clock, when we conceive of it as an instrument made to shew the hour: but it is a learned idea which the watch-maker has of it, who knows all the several parts of it, together with the various connexions and adjustments of each part. Isaac Watts, Logick.

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1. adjustment

   Adjustment is a process of altering or modifying something to improve its accuracy, effectiveness, or functionality, or to achieve a desired outcome. It can also refer to the ability to cope with changes or deal with new environments or situations. Additionally, it could refer to the settlement of financial accounts, or the resolution of a difference or dispute.

2. adjustment

   Adjustment refers to the process of altering or modifying something to make it suitable, accurate, or appropriate in a given situation. It can refer to changes made in behavior, policies, procedures, financial accounts, physical positions or settings, etc. The term can be used in various contexts such as psychology, finance, technology, or law.

3. adjustment

   Adjustment refers to the process of modifying, altering, or adapting something to bring it into the correct or desired state, form, or alignment. It could also pertain to the changes individuals make in their behavior, attitude, or lifestyle to accommodate or cope with new situations, conditions, or environments.

4. adjustment

   Adjustment is a process of altering or modifying something to improve its accuracy, suitability, functionality, or alignment. It can pertain to a range of contexts including mechanical systems, accounting procedures, psychological states, and societal norms.

5. adjustment

   Adjustment is the process of altering, modifying, or correcting something to achieve a desired or suitable state or condition. It can refer to changes made to a system, behavior, thought pattern, physical item, or process to improve functionality or alignment with specific standards, goals, or expectations. It can also refer to the process of adapting or acclimating oneself to a different environment, circumstance or situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adjustmentnoun

   the act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation

2. Adjustmentnoun

   settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling

3. Adjustmentnoun

   the operation of bringing all the parts of an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or out of adjustment

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adjustment

   In marine insurance, the ascertaining and finally settling the amount of indemnity--whether of average or of salvage--which the insured (after all proper deductions have been made) is entitled to receive under the policy, when the ship is lost.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adjustment

   The act and process of adjusting.

   The adjustment happens when its reasonable and logical to do so.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 28, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Improvement
   • Organic Process

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Adjustment' in Nouns Frequency: #1769

How to pronounce Adjustment?

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How to say Adjustment in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Adjustment in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Adjustment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Adjustment in a Sentence

1. Zhu Chen:

   This brief shortfall has something to do with the after-effects on the consumer market of the country's November price adjustment.

2. Jaime Mañalich:

   This is an adjustment we have to make and report, a commitment to legitimacy, especially when we've made a huge effort to search additional databases for information not present in the databases that we were using before.

3. Jake Wilczynski:

   We are on course to register tens of thousands of new listings in Japan in the months ahead, there will be undoubtedly be a period of adjustment, but ultimately, clear rules and regulations for home sharing will make our community in Japan bigger and stronger.

4. Philip Lowe:

   The adjustment in our housing market is manageable for the overall economy. It is unlikely to derail our economic expansion.

5. Perrysburg School Superintendent Thomas Hosler:

   We're watching the cases closely, we've already made adjustments and we're prepared to make another adjustment if needed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Adjustment
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adjustment
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Adjustment
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Adjustment
6. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Adjustment