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

In tests run without adjustments, the team observed that qubit operations suffered from significant performance fluctuations over time. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

There’s a clear relationship between myopia and the physical adjustment the eye makes during near work. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Hanwha Aerospace’s third-quarter operating profit fell over 46% from a year earlier, with the company citing delivery-schedule adjustments and one-off costs. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Calls are growing in Washington for the country’s leaders to hear the voter on the all-important topic of affordability and make adjustments. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026