Word
adjustment
Phoneticsad·just·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈdʒəstmənt/
UK/ɐdʒˈʌstmənt/
Definitions
01a small change
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a small change you make to something to improve it or make it more accurate.
n. a minor alteration or correction intended to enhance functionality, accuracy, or fit.
日本語:調整※
“The mechanic made a quick adjustment to the brakes so the car would stop more smoothly.”
“The tailor suggested a slight adjustment to the waistline of the trousers to ensure a more comfortable fit during movement.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'make' or 'require'.
Synonyms
02adapting to a situation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of getting used to a new place, job, or way of living.
n. the psychological or behavioural process of adapting to new conditions or environmental changes.
日本語:順応※
“Moving to a new country is a big adjustment for the whole family.”
“The transition from university to a full-time corporate role often requires a significant period of adjustment for young professionals.”
Usage
Commonly follows the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms
03financial/insurance settlement
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Technical · Formal
n. the process of deciding how much money is owed for an insurance claim or a debt.
n. the formal assessment and settlement of an insurance claim or the balancing of a financial account.
日本語:精算※
“The insurance company sent an expert to handle the adjustment of the fire damage claim.”
“The final adjustment of the accounts revealed a discrepancy that had been overlooked during the initial audit.”
Teaching tip
In this context, an 'adjuster' is the professional who evaluates the value of the claim.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “adjustment” in context.
Verb
01. require adjustment
“The initial settings on the new machinery may require adjustment to ensure optimal performance.”
verb + noun
Real-World Examples
“On May 15, the spacecraft passed Mars and used the planet's gravity to increase its speed and make a slight adjustment to its path.” “Of the many companies he spoke to, most “made adjustments to their diversity principles on account of legal and regulatory environments”.” “Photograph: Anders Bjurö/TT/Shutterstock No one is expecting Uneken to match Ure’s numbers immediately and, if there is a period of adjustment, Sirius have plenty of breathing room.” “With those adjustments, the team successfully produced cemented carbide through AM without sacrificing its hardness.” Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ey- Proto-Indo-European *h₂óyu Proto-Indo-European *h₂yew-der. Proto-Italic *jowos Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tos Proto-Italic *jowestos Old Latin iovestos Latin iūstusbor. Old French juste French juste French ajuster Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-məntom Latin -mentum Old French -ment Middle French -ment French -ment French ajustementbor. English adjustment From French ajustement, or else adjust + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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