Adjustment

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈdÊ’ÊŒst.mÉ™nt/

Origin

adjust + -ment (But see also French ajustement).

Full definition of adjustment

Noun

1. a small change; a minor correction; a modificationThe credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.
2. The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult.

Synonyms

• change
• correction
• modification

Related terms

• adjustable
• adjuster