Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of adapting something to a new or changed situation

“The company made adjustments to its budget in response to the economic downturn.”

2. noun

a change made to something in order to improve its performance or fit

“The mechanic made an adjustment to the car’s suspension to improve its handling.”

3. noun

the act of compensating someone for a loss or disadvantage

“The government made an adjustment to the tax code to compensate for the increased cost of living.”

4. noun

the process of becoming accustomed to something new or changed

“It took some time for her to get used to the adjustment to the new time zone.”

5. noun

a payment or allowance made to someone to compensate for a change or loss

“The company made an adjustment to the salary of its employees to reflect the change in the cost of living.”

6. verb

to change or adapt something to a new or changed situation

“The company will adjust its marketing strategy to reach a new audience.”

7. verb

to make a change to something in order to improve its performance or fit

“The mechanic adjusted the car’s suspension to improve its handling.”

8. verb

to compensate someone for a loss or disadvantage

“The government will adjust the tax code to compensate for the increased cost of living.”