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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
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
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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