Definition of adjustmentnext
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 Arizona has since made changes to its offensive coaching staff and scheme, but those adjustments have yet to translate into improved production for Harrison. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The only difference was that Harley used an electronic spring preload adjustment instead of air to change the height on the adventure bike. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 The state tax commission ordered adjustments to Jackson County’s 2023 tax valuations, which the city expects to result in tax credits awarded this year. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 What seems like a small adjustment creates ripple effects across the organization. — Troy Nelson, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjustment
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Noun
  • Tooke executive produces the new series adaptation alongside Ben Smith and Jeffrey Weiner of Captivate Entertainment, director Seth Gordon and stars Worthington and Carson.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Rinkēvičs also warned that NATO must accelerate its adaptation to the rapidly changing nature of warfare, particularly the growing role of drones and missile technology.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster 2023 film adaption of the book, does much the same.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Chambre à soi will also serve as the setting for an adaption of choreographer Nadia Beugré’s Prophétique.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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