adjustment, n.
(adjustments)
freq. cnt. 9
(adjustments)
freq. cnt. 9
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
accommodation adjustment fitting
lexical pointers
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the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
adjustment alteration modification
lexical pointers
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the act of adjusting something to match a standard
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
adjustment readjustment registration
lexical pointers
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an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
<noun.possession> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
adjustment allowance
sample sentences
"an allowance for profit"
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the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
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adaptation adaption adjustment
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lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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