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the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media
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Recent Examples of adjustments
Zuckerberg also demonstrated how the glasses can play music, with the volume adjustments made by mimicking the turning of a circular dial.
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PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
There were some significant changes to the original proposal, including guarantees for additional union jobs and financing adjustments to bring back millions in revenue for the city.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
David Ryder/Getty Images Although immigrants applying for citizenship have often been through rigorous vetting before, for visas and green cards, the new test forms part of a wider set of adjustments being made by USCIS to the naturalization process.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Digital coaches might suggest breathing exercises during high-stress periods, recommend schedule adjustments when workload analysis indicates unsustainable patterns, or prompt users to seek professional support when multiple indicators suggest serious mental health concerns.
—Kumar Abhishek Narayan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, Mahomes is an all-time great quarterback and head coach Andy Reid is known for making adjustments so this could be a blip rather than a critical issue.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
This setup allows the robot to make micro-adjustments in real time to maintain balance under stress.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
How To Prevent Eye Strain Simple adjustments to your habits and work environment can help prevent eye strain.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Other interventions that have proven to be effective in terms of safeguarding worker health include sufficient hydration and schedule adjustments that allow for adequate breaks during peak heat hours.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
There were some significant changes to the original proposal, including guarantees for additional union jobs and financing adjustments to bring back millions in revenue for the city.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
David Ryder/Getty Images Although immigrants applying for citizenship have often been through rigorous vetting before, for visas and green cards, the new test forms part of a wider set of adjustments being made by USCIS to the naturalization process.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Digital coaches might suggest breathing exercises during high-stress periods, recommend schedule adjustments when workload analysis indicates unsustainable patterns, or prompt users to seek professional support when multiple indicators suggest serious mental health concerns.
—Kumar Abhishek Narayan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, Mahomes is an all-time great quarterback and head coach Andy Reid is known for making adjustments so this could be a blip rather than a critical issue.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
This setup allows the robot to make micro-adjustments in real time to maintain balance under stress.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
How To Prevent Eye Strain Simple adjustments to your habits and work environment can help prevent eye strain.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Other interventions that have proven to be effective in terms of safeguarding worker health include sufficient hydration and schedule adjustments that allow for adequate breaks during peak heat hours.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjustments
adaptations
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Tommy and Tuppence have appeared in numerous adaptations over the years, most recently being played by David Walliams and Jessica Raine in Partners in Crime, the 2015 BBC series.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Isolating just the television adaptations, that average number grows to +203 percent.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Adjustments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustments. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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