Adjustment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Adjustment
Adjustment (noun)
- the act or process of adjusting
- a settlement of a claim or debt in a case in which the amount involved is uncertain or full payment is not made
- the state of being adjusted
Adjustment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
"the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adjustment
The most common words with a similar meaning to Adjustment:
Near Antonyms of Adjustment
Word Forms of Adjustment
Inflections: adjustments
Derived words: adjustmental (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Adjustment
borrowed from French ajustement, going back to Middle French adjutement, adjustement, from adjuster "to adjust" + -ment -ment
First known use: 1644
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Adjustment
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 1
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 1
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions about Adjustment
What does "Adjustment" mean?
"Adjustment" means the act or process of adjusting. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of adjusting.
What is another word for "Adjustment"?
Other words for "Adjustment" include acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption and conformation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adjustment" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Adjustment"?
There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adjustment". Common alternatives include acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption and conformation.
How do you use "Adjustment" in a sentence?
Examples of "Adjustment" in a sentence: "the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media".
Is "Adjustment" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Adjustment" is a noun.
Is "Adjustment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Adjustment" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Adjustment"?
"Adjustment" is pronounced /ə-ˈjəs(t)-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ad·just·ment.
What is the origin of the word "Adjustment"?
"Adjustment" comes from borrowed from French ajustement, going back to Middle French adjutement, adjustement, from adjuster "to adjust" + -ment -ment. First known use: 1644.