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

The proposal would not require any salary adjustments but would ask the district to adjust wages below the 50th percentile by June 2027 where feasible. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Features like a button-rich steering wheel and enhanced seat adjustments elevate the driving experience. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 2026

What’s been the hardest adjustment from the KBO to major league baseball? — Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026

His adjustments to poor throws at Auburn often presented the illusion that Coleman was levitating before contorting to make a spectacular play. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 15 July 2026