readjustment

noun

Definition of readjustmentnext
as in adjustment

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Recent Examples of readjustment 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 With Frenkie de Jong sent off in the 91st minute, Flick needed to make a tactical readjustment. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readjustment
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  1. adjustment
  2. adaptation
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  • That’s one adjustment Timu, previously a defensive assistant before taking on a full-time position coach role this spring, has been forced to make.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • For example, Social Security benefits receive cost-of-living adjustments.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of adjustment
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  • Sony is bringing the story of the Ramayana to the world, with the studio landing global rights to the adaptation of the epic poem.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • Experts warn that rising CO2 levels will increase heatwave frequency and intensity, necessitating both emissions reduction and adaptation strategies.
    — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of adaptation

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