adjustment — a small alteration made to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small alteration made to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, I needed to make a serious adjustment to my sleep schedule.
- The new student's adjustment to Korean school life included learning to bow 47 times a day.
- She made a quick adjustment to her presentation after realizing she had been reading from her grocery list.
adjustment
NOUN[/əˈdʒʌstmənt/]
a small alteration made to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result
A small adjustment made the machine work perfectly.
The tailor made an adjustment so the suit fit perfectly. (SMALL CHANGE + BETTER FIT = ADJUSTMENT)
A small adjustment leads to improvement and smooth movement.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'ajuster' (to fit, to adjust), which combines Latin 'ad' (to, toward) and 'justus' (right, proper, exact). The term originally conveyed the sense of making something fit or align precisely.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + -just- (from Latin justus, meaning right or proper) + -ment (noun suffix denoting action or result). Together, these elements form 'adjustment,' literally meaning 'the action of making right or fitting properly.'
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📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, I needed to make a serious adjustment to my sleep schedule.”
“The new student's adjustment to Korean school life included learning to bow 47 times a day.”
“She made a quick adjustment to her presentation after realizing she had been reading from her grocery list.”
“The company announced a salary adjustment for all employees.”
“Cultural adjustment can be challenging when studying abroad.”
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