adjustment
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The action of adjusting something
- (countable, uncountable) The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration
- (countable, uncountable) The settling or balancing of a financial account
- (countable, uncountable) The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
- (countable, uncountable) The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim
Synonyms
modification
arrangment
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/
Etymology
From French ajustement, or else adjust + -ment.
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