ADJUSTMENT

alteration, modification, adjustment

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

adjustment, registration, readjustment

(noun) the act of adjusting something to match a standard

adjustment, accommodation, fitting

(noun) making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

allowance, adjustment

(noun) an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; “an allowance for profit”

adaptation, adaption, adjustment

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

adjustment (countable and uncountable, plural adjustments)

The action of adjusting something

The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration

The settling or balancing of a financial account

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

The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim

Synonyms

• change

• correction

• modification

Source: Wiktionary

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Ad*just"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. ajustement. See Adjust.]

1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation. Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned. Paley.

2. (Law)

Definition: Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. Bispham.

3. 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.

Syn.

– Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement; adaptation; disposition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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