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self-adjustment
self-adjustment n.
Brit. 
/ˌsɛlfəˈdʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/
, /ˌsɛlfəˈdʒʌs(t)m(ə)nt/U.S. /ˌsɛlfəˈdʒəs(t)mənt/
(a) (with reference to a process, system, device, etc.) adjustment to varying circumstances, requirements, or conditions without external intervention; automatic modification; (b) adaptation to a new or different environment or situation; = adjustment n. 4./ˌsɛlfəˈdʒəs(t)mənt/ΘΚΠ
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self-adjustment1813
adjustment1855
personality dynamics1939
1813 Repertory Arts, Manuf., & Agric. Oct. 44 The self-adjustment of these levels [of water in the lock], so as to regulate themselves to every possible variation of the levels of the canal.
1905 J. A. H. Keith Elem. Educ. xiii. 256 What is called reflection is nothing but this process of internally initiated and exhaustive self adjustment to a stimulus or situation.
1962 A. Battersby Guide to Stock Control v. 51 This capacity for self-adjustment is a necessary part of any practical control system.
2016 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 3 July ar10 The movie is in favor of self-adjustment and self-reflection.
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