adjustment
/əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/
UK: /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/
ƏD͡ƷɅST · mənt (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
The action of adjusting something.
Etymology
From French ajustement, or else adjust + -ment.
Example Sentences
- "The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee."
- "When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult."
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