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Adjustment Definition & Meaning

adjustment
noun
  1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
  2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
  3. the act of adjusting something to match a standard
  4. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
  5. an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit"

"Adjustment" in song lyrics

See how adjustment is used in real songs:

  • "You never tripped on her attitude adjustment"
    Goldy — Prostitute
  • "Branded hollow planet, period of adjustment"
    Holocaust — Midnight in the Garden of Good
  • "So take Winnetka Exit for some fine-tuning adjustment"
    Styles of Beyond — Winnetka Exit

Usage tips for "adjustment"

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Frequently asked questions

What does adjustment mean?
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) the act of adjusting something to match a standard the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit"
What part of speech is adjustment?
Adjustment is a noun.
How many definitions does adjustment have?
Adjustment has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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