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
Since taking office, the SSA has had adjustments to the agency mainly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Logitech Brio 500 for $130: This webcam has wacky adjustment.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
Down the road from the CDC, where more than 2,400 jobs have been eliminated so far, Atlanta’s Emory University froze hiring and compensation adjustments given the funding cuts.
—Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
As for the adjustment to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, Anderson said starting his career under Gregg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs prepared him for his Spoelstra moment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Logitech Brio 500 for $130: This webcam has wacky adjustment.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
Down the road from the CDC, where more than 2,400 jobs have been eliminated so far, Atlanta’s Emory University froze hiring and compensation adjustments given the funding cuts.
—Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
As for the adjustment to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, Anderson said starting his career under Gregg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs prepared him for his Spoelstra moment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustment
Noun
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Emmy winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will lead Dog Day Afternoon, a stage adaptation from Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis of the 1975 crime movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Next up for Hamill is the role of a hard-drinking grandfather in The Life of Chuck, director Mike Flanagan's adaptation of the Stephen King novella of the same name.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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Leaders of innovation cultures know that disruption can bring the opportunity for adaption and renewal.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Her career has been a masterclass in everything from customer connection to innovation, decision-making to digital adaption, offering lessons for people in any industry.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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