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
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Recent Examples of adjustment
If Stafford does not retire, he and his representatives are expected to demand another adjustment to his contract, which runs through 2026.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Special items last year included the impact of labor contracts, a write-down of some regional aircraft and adjustments related to some of its senior debt.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
However, some of these adjustments may be expected to change under the new administration.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
He’s got a quick release (both leaning into one and on curl-and-drags and adjustments, pucks come off his blade hard).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Special items last year included the impact of labor contracts, a write-down of some regional aircraft and adjustments related to some of its senior debt.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
However, some of these adjustments may be expected to change under the new administration.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
He’s got a quick release (both leaning into one and on curl-and-drags and adjustments, pucks come off his blade hard).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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