adjustment
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
Forms: adjustments
adjustment means: A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.
noun
A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.
- The chair needs a small adjustment.
- We made several adjustments to the plan.
- A slight adjustment in temperature improved the results.
The process of learning to live with new conditions and deal with different needs.
- Adjustment to a new school takes time.
- The move required a period of adjustment.
- Her adjustment to working nights was difficult.
A change to the amounts in a financial account to make them correct or settle what is owed.
- The bank made an adjustment to my account.
- This adjustment removes the extra fee.
- Your next statement will show two adjustments.
Questions about adjustment
What does adjustment mean?
A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.
What is adjustment in other languages?
Türkçe: ayarlama · Español: ajuste · Français: ajustement · Deutsch: Anpassung · Italiano: regolazione · 日本語: 調整
How do you pronounce adjustment?
It is pronounced /əˈdʒʌstmənt/.
How do you use adjustment in a sentence?
The chair needs a small adjustment. We made several adjustments to the plan.
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