Adjustments

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌstmənts/

Definitions of adjustments

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

Example Sentences

A1 I made some adjustments to my schedule to fit in more study time.

A2 The teacher made adjustments to the lesson plan based on student feedback.

B1 The company is considering adjustments to their pricing strategy to attract more customers.

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

C1 The government implemented adjustments to the tax code to stimulate economic growth.

C2 The conductor made subtle adjustments to the orchestra's performance to enhance the overall sound.

Examples of adjustments in a Sentence

formal The accountant made adjustments to the financial statements to ensure accuracy.

informal I had to make some adjustments to my schedule to fit in the meeting.

slang I made some last-minute adjustments to my outfit before heading out.

figurative Life is all about making adjustments and adapting to new situations.

Grammatical Forms of adjustments

plural

adjustments

present tense

adjust

future tense

will adjust

perfect tense

have adjusted

continuous tense

is adjusting

singular

adjustment

positive degree

more adjustments

infinitive

to adjust

gerund

adjusting

participle

adjusted

Origin and Evolution of adjustments

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adjustments' originated from the Latin word 'adiustare' which means to make something right or straight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjustments' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to making changes or modifications to achieve a desired result.