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

Ars Video After every one of his missions, Pettit said the readjustment to gravity for him has been a challenge. —Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025

The lightweight design enhances comfort, although the non-adjustable fit requires occasional readjustments throughout the day. —Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025

But whether this move would create a long-term impact or only result in some temporary readjustments is still uncertain. —Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

What this readjustment might practically accomplish, however, is quite uncertain. —Bilal Y. Saab, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for readjustment

• maladjustment
• adjustment