adjustment

The word “adjustment” has 3 syllables: ad-just-ment

It's pronounced as /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

What is synonym and antonym for adjustment?

In the thesaurus, “adjustment” has 18 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for adjustment along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for adjustment

acclimation
acclimatization
accommodation
adaptation
adaption
alteration
attunement
conformation
conversion
correction
harmonization
makeover
modification
readaptation
readjustment
refit
revision
transformation

Antonyms for adjustment

maladaptation

Meanings of adjustment

noun
1. The action of adjusting something.
2. The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration.
3. The settling or balancing of a financial account.
4. The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
5. The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim.

Example Sentences

The therapist made a small adjustment to my posture.
We had to make an adjustment to the budget due to unexpected expenses.
His quick adjustment to the new environment was impressive.
She requested an adjustment to her work schedule.
The machine needed an adjustment before it could function properly.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adjustment, such as: acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, alteration, attunement.

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