ADJUSTMENT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of adjustment Now, there had been some adjustments by this. —

David Frum, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 The adjustments are performed according to the occupant’s height, weight, body shape and posture. —

James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Exceptions and adjustments would also be made for students with disabilities and students who are bilingual or multilingual learners who may need help with translation services. —

Edsource, Daily News, 20 May 2026 What Patients Say the Change Means For people living with the condition, the rename is more than a technical adjustment. —

Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjustment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustment

Noun

The film’s reach extended well beyond its initial run, inspiring an American remake, a sequel, and television adaptations in Korea, Japan, Thailand, India and China.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2026
His theater group the Mechanicals is preparing a stage adaptation of a 1974 French-Canadian film called Once Upon a Time in the East, in which Jimmy will play a brassy singer named Carmen — a clear indication that commercial success is not one of its top priorities.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026