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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readjustment
  1. adjustment
  2. adaptation
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  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 9th House of Learning and Travel may highlight a budget, deadline, or long-term goal that needs a small adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjustment
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  • There’s no need to theorize about what happened here because the obvious answer is Bret Easton Ellis signed off on the first two episodes and then abandoned the adaptation.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Previously playing a key role in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Conti’s upcoming slate includes Ti West’s Ebenezer, in addition to Flanagan’s series adaptation of the Stephen King classic Carrie.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
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