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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adjustment

All of these changes will allow more in-game coaching and adjustments. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026

But those headrests tended to remain on a simpler platform, with a more limited number of adjustment options than the new Emirates headrests, which are designed by the airliner interior design firm Safran Seats. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

In October, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget released a proposal to cap the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at a certain level of benefits. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 July 2026

One other thing to remember about the Fever is that the beginning of this season was a major adjustment. — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026