adjustment

/əˈdʒʌstmənt/

a small change to improve something

The new software requires an adjustment to the settings.

The software needs a small change to work properly.

general

a small change made to improve or correct something

After the adjustment, the machine ran more smoothly.

The machine worked better after the change.

Often used in technical, financial, or personal contexts.

psychology

a change in behavior or attitude to adapt to a new situation

She made an adjustment to her daily routine after moving to a new city.

She changed her habits to fit her new environment.

In psychology, this refers to adapting to new circumstances.

Collocations

make an adjustmentto change something slightlyminor adjustmenta small changefinancial adjustmenta change in financial plans

to adapt to a new situation

to make a change to account for something

Use 'adjustment' for small, purposeful changes rather than major overhauls.

An adjustment is usually a minor change, not a complete transformation.

From Middle English 'adjusten' (to adjust) + '-ment' (a noun suffix), from Latin 'adjustare' (to fit to).

Can refer to physical changes, behavioral adaptations, or financial corrections.

adjust

to change slightly

root

-ment

a noun suffix indicating an action or result

suffix

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