a change in something that makes it better, more accurate, or more effective
The upward adjustment in salariesreflects the currentrate of inflation.
make adjustments:
We’ll see how this scheduleworks; then we’ll makeadjustments as necessary.
Synonyms and related words
Changes
effect
change
trend
2
a change that someone makes in their behaviour or attitude
Synonyms and related words
Changes
effect
change
trend
3
sciencethe way in which you focus a microscope. Fine adjustment gives you a focus that shows a lot of detail very clearly , and coarse adjustment gives you a focus that does not show so much detail clearly.
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Scientific research and relating to scientific research
adjustment
anatomise
anatomize
adjustment
noun countable/uncountable
US /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
Other entries for this word
structural adjustmentnoun
Word Forms
singular
adjustment
plural
adjustments
DEFINITIONS2
1
a change in something that makes it better, more accurate, or more effective
The upward adjustment in salariesreflects the currentrate of inflation.
make adjustments:
We’ll see how this scheduleworks; then we’ll makeadjustments as necessary.
Synonyms and related words
Changes
change
effect
trend
2
a change that someone makes in their behavior or attitude