Definition

A change made to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable. This can involve correcting, modifying, or settling something.

Example

After reviewing the budget, the manager made an adjustment to the project costs.

Conversation

I think I need to make an adjustment to my schedule this week.

What’s going on? Is something happening?

Yeah, I have a few appointments that I need to rearrange.

That makes sense; sometimes a little adjustment is all it takes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adjustment → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "justare" (meaning to make just or right) combined with the suffix "-ment" (indicating the action or result of a process). The word "adjustment" refers to the action of making something right or suitable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making something right' ('justare') when you hear 'adjustment' — it’s about the action of correcting or adapting something.

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