ADJUSTMENT Definition & Meaning

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adjustment

[uh-juhst-muhnt]

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the act of adjusting; adaptation to a particular condition, position, or purpose.
the state of being adjusted; adjusted; orderly relation of parts or elements.
a device, as a knob or lever, for adjusting.
the adjustments on a television set.
the act of bringing something into conformity with external requirements.
the adjustment of one's view of reality.
harmony achieved by modification or change of a position.
They worked out an adjustment of their conflicting ideas.
Sociology.��a process of modifying, adapting, or altering individual or collective patterns of behavior so as to bring them into conformity with other such patterns, as with those provided by a cultural environment.
Insurance.��the act of ascertaining the amount of indemnity that the party insured is entitled to receive under the policy, and of settling the claim.
a settlement of a disputed account or claim.
a change or concession, as in price or other terms, in view of minor defect or the like.

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First recorded in 1635–45; adjust + -ment

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That was an adjustment, people knowing who I am when I’m in my jammies, trying to get some gummy bears.

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“Adjustments is something in the game of baseball that’s never ending, so we just got to keep making adjustments,” Washington said.

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Pitching is just making the adjustment as quick as you can.

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The chaotic aftermath necessitated medicine, schedule and equipment adjustments for her and delivered a massive blow to me, her primary caregiver.

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The sportswear giant did not name US tariffs explicitly as a reason for the increase, saying it regularly made "price adjustments".

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