adjustment

noun · uh-JUST-muhnt

CEFR C1

a small change to make something fit or work better

समायोजन, तालमेल

Usage

make an adjustmenta minor adjustmenta period of adjustment

Examples

Moving to a new city needs a big adjustment.

The mechanic made a small adjustment to the brakes.

Common mistake

Please adjustment the height of the chair.

Please adjust the height of the chair.

Adjust is the verb; adjustment is the noun.

Remember: Adjustment = a change to fit.

Learn it in a video

Word 3 in Universal Core 9: texture, accessible, adjustment and more.

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