READJUSTMENT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

readjustment

noun

Definition of readjustment

as in adjustment

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Relevance

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of readjustment 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 According to the report, Maersk is working out schedule readjustments out with Hapag-Lloyd to resume the Suez transits. — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readjustment

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Noun

Ongoing care may be as simple as assessing how the patient is responding to their dosage and whether an adjustment is appropriate.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The lawmakers pointed to signal adjustments made to comply with federal rules protecting the Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

But this year, literary adaptations of classics are once again having a moment as audiences embrace fresh takes on familiar stories.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Sean Lavery, who was a writer on comedies Cougar Town and Crossing Swords, has been set to pen the adaptation, which is being developed as a feature.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptation

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