Adjustment

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

Definitions of adjustment

noun a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it

Example Sentences

A1 I made a small adjustment to the temperature on the thermostat.

A2 She needed to make some adjustments to her schedule to fit in all her appointments.

B1 The company is undergoing a period of adjustment as they implement new policies.

B2 After the merger, there were several adjustments made to the organizational structure.

C1 The adjustment of the tax laws had a significant impact on small businesses.

C2 He made a slight adjustment to the formula, resulting in a more accurate calculation.

adjective adjustable

Example Sentences

A1 I made a small adjustment to my schedule so I could attend the meeting.

A2 She needed to make some adjustments to her presentation before the deadline.

B1 The company made adjustments to their pricing strategy in order to attract more customers.

B2 After receiving feedback, the team made some adjustments to their project plan.

C1 The manager implemented adjustments to the workflow to increase efficiency.

C2 The expert made precise adjustments to the equipment to optimize performance.

Examples of adjustment in a Sentence

formal The company made an adjustment to their budget projections after reviewing the latest financial reports.

informal I had to make an adjustment to my schedule to fit in a doctor's appointment.

slang I had to tweak my workout routine for an adjustment in my fitness goals.

figurative Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges at us, and we have to make adjustments to keep moving forward.

Grammatical Forms of adjustment

past tense

adjusted

plural

adjustments

comparative

more adjusted

superlative

most adjusted

present tense

adjust

future tense

will adjust

perfect tense

have adjusted

continuous tense

is adjusting

singular

adjustment

positive degree

adjust

infinitive

to adjust

gerund

adjusting

participle

adjusted

Origin and Evolution of adjustment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adjustment' originated from the Latin word 'adiustare' which means to make straight or right.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjustment' has evolved to encompass not just making things straight or right, but also to signify making small changes or adaptations to achieve a desired result or outcome.