readjustment

noun

re·​ad·​just·​ment ˌrē-ə-ˈjəs(t)-mənt 

plural readjustments

1

: the act or process of adjusting something again

undertook a readjustment of her life goals

A below-the-knee prosthesis is priced at between $10,000 and $20,000, and then there's the constant attention and ongoing readjustments needed to keep the prosthesis operational.

—Ronald J. Glasser

Sustained speculation may advance an upward price spiral, but bitcoin has already experienced several price readjustments in recent years.

—John Nugent

2

: the act or process of adjusting or adapting oneself again

a soldier's readjustment to civilian life

Even if new professions come along to compensate for the losses, they will probably require much more creativity and flexibility. It is far from certain that a 50-year-old cashier or bus driver will be able to make the necessary readjustment.

—Yuval Harari

Examples of readjustment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After Abraaj’s collapse, a quiet process of readjustment took place. —Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026

Those who can't prebook face higher prices, which hurts their budgets, and may force readjustments in production and types of crops. —George Petras, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

Lightweight with an extra strong elastic loop design that’s easy to use and keeps the Turbie Twist secure on your head -- no readjustments and no slippage. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026

The week after the trade deadline is full of fresh faces and readjustment as players get settled in with their new teams around the league. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for readjustment

• adjustment
• maladjustment