readjustment

noun

Definition of readjustmentnext
as in adjustment

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Recent Examples of readjustment After Abraaj’s collapse, a quiet process of readjustment took place. — Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 Those who can't prebook face higher prices, which hurts their budgets, and may force readjustments in production and types of crops. — George Petras, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations because of declining electric vehicle demand. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 They are designed to maintain a consistent feel throughout the day, without frequent readjustment. — Maria Williams, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readjustment
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  1. adjustment
  2. adaptation
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  • The test would help establish whether the reactor can maintain sustained operation without requiring constant human adjustments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The adjustment marks the first price hike for the popular Platinum Select consumer card since 2018, signaling a shift in the travel rewards landscape.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustment
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  • In the 1990s, between Trek movies, Stewart played Captain Ahab in a USA Network adaptation of Moby Dick, led a one-man show version of A Christmas Carol, and played Prospero in The Tempest for the New York Shakespeare Festival.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Missy Mazzoli’s operatic adaptation of George Saunders’s novel is a charismatic, openhearted work.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
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