- adjustment (to something) a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
- I've made a few adjustments to the design.
- Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.
Extra Examples- The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual.
- The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.
- a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
- a few minor adjustments to the schedule
- adjustments in the exchange rates
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- delicate
- fine
- minor
- …
- make
- need
- require
- …
- adjustment for
- adjustment in
- adjustment to
- …
- adjustment (to something) a change in the way a person behaves or thinks
- She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.
- The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.
- There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- successful
- emotional
- personal
- …
- adjustment to
- a period of adjustment
- the process of adjustment
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