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Adjustment: Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：minor modification (adjustment)
adjustment
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
n.
A small change you make to something to make it fit or work better, like turning a knob or moving a part.
minor modification
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/ˈmaɪnər ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
n.
A small change made to something to improve its fit, function, or accuracy, such as adjusting a knob or a part.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Ad- (to) + just (right) + -ment (noun suffix) = a change to make correct.
💡 Mnemonic
Remember: 'A + just + ment' → you add a 'just' change to make things right.
📖 Example
I made a small adjustment to the car's side mirror before driving off.
I made a small adjustment to the car's side mirror before driving off.
🔗 Collocations
make an adjustment – to perform a change to something
minor adjustment – a small change
fine adjustment – a precise small change
🔄 Synonyms
modification (n.) – the act of making a change
alteration (n.) – a change, usually minor
tweak (n.) – a small adjustment to improve something
🚫 Antonyms
rigidity (n.) – the state of being stiff and unchangeable
🌱 Derivatives
adjust (v.) – to make a small change
adjustable (adj.) – capable of being changed
readjustment (n.) – a second or further adjustment
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from French 'ajustement', adjustment has been used since the 17th century in tailoring, then in mechanical and psychological contexts.
Meaning 2：adaptation process (adjustment)
adjustment
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
n.
The process of getting used to a new situation or place, and changing your behavior or thinking to fit in.
adaptation process
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/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən ˈprəʊses/
n.
The process of changing one's behavior or thinking to fit into a new environment or situation.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Moving to a new country requires a period of adjustment to the different customs and climate.
Moving to a new country requires a period of adjustment to the different customs and climate.
🔗 Collocations
period of adjustment – the time needed to adapt
social adjustment – adapting to social norms
emotional adjustment – adapting one's feelings to a new situation
🔄 Synonyms
adaptation (n.) – the process of changing to fit new conditions
accommodation (n.) – the act of adjusting to new circumstances
acclimation (n.) – the process of becoming accustomed to a new environment
🚫 Antonyms
resistance (n.) – the refusal to change or adapt
rigidity (n.) – inflexibility in response to change
🌱 Derivatives
adjust (v.) – to adapt or change
adjustable (adj.) – able to be adapted
adjusted (adj.) – having adapted to a situation
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