Synonyms of adjustment

adjustment

noun

ə-ˈjəs(t)-mənt 

as in adaptation

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation

the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maladaptation

Examples of adjustment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interestingly, adjustments which will become easier to access even without disclosure thanks to the Labour government’s employee rights legislation. —Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

While videos have already featured quarter-speed options (1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, and so on), the update will allow for adjustments in 0.05 increments. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024

One of the biggest changes will be an adjustment to the color palette in planes, which will be more modern and use the carrier’s red, white, and blue color scheme in a more subtle manner, mixed with natural materials such as wool. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024

This is good news, because large adjustments are now needed. —Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024