adjustment
Translation
adjustment, modification, alteration
Examples
I made a small adjustment to the mirror.
I made a small adjustment to the mirror.
The adjustment to a new country was difficult.
The adjustment to a new country was difficult.
Grammar Patterns
an adjustment ((to sth.)) a change made to something We made an adjustment to the schedule.
the adjustment ((to sth.)) the process of adapting to something The adjustment to the new job took time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: modification, alteration, change; Antonyms: misalignment
Etymology
From the verb 'adjust' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Adjust' comes from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'juxta' (near), meaning 'to bring into proper position'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'just' right. An adjustment makes things fit perfectly.