adjustment

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
  2. noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
  3. noun the act of adjusting something to match a standard

Etymology

From French ajustement, or else adjust + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

accommodation, fitting

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