plural adjustments
1
: a small change that improves something or makes it work better
The engine only needed a minor adjustment.
She made some slight adjustments to the recipe.
The engine only needed minor adjustment.
2
: a change that makes it possible for a person to do better or work better in a new situation
Moving from the city to the country requires an adjustment.
We went through a period of adjustment at the new school.
3
: the act or process of changing or adjusting something (such as a number)
The figures were calculated with no adjustments for inflation.
The figures were calculated with no adjustment for inflation.
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/adjustment. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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