Adjustments
/əˈdʒʌstmənts/
nounIntermediate📊CommonAction
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Definitions
1
A modification, alteration, or change made to something to improve it, correct it, or make it fit.
/əˈdʒʌstmənts/
nounneutralIntermediate
Action
The act of adjusting something.
She made several adjustments to her schedule.
💡 Simply: Changes made to fix or improve something.
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2
The adjustments to the policy were welcomed by many.
How It's Used
Engineering
"The engineer made several adjustments to the engine to improve its performance."
Photography
"Minor adjustments to the exposure were needed to get the perfect shot."
From the verb "adjust", ultimately derived from the Old French "ajuster" (to fit, arrange), which in turn has roots in the Latin "ad" (to) and "iustare" (to join).
The word 'adjustments' has been used in similar ways throughout its history, focusing on the act of modifying something for improvement or correction.
Memory tip
Think of 'adjust' as 'to make it just right'.
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"To fit, arrange"
Base: adjust
make adjustmentsminor adjustmentssignificant adjustmentsnecessary adjustments
Common misspellings
adjusmentsadgustmentsadjestments
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