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Adjustment (Noun)

Meaning 1

An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit".

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Synonyms

  • Allowance

Hypernyms

  • Recompense

Hyponyms

  • Deduction
  • Cost-of-living Allowance
  • Seasonal Adjustment
  • Tare
  • Depreciation Allowance

Related Words

  • Adjust (verb)

Meaning 2

The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Adaption
  • Adaptation

Hypernyms

  • Biological Process
  • Organic Process

Hyponyms

  • Specialisation
  • Dedifferentiation
  • Acclimatisation
  • Acclimatization
  • Domestication
  • Specialization

Related Words

  • Adjust (verb)

Meaning 3

The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Alteration
  • Modification

Hypernyms

  • Change

Hyponyms

  • Tune
  • Tightening
  • Laxation
  • Adaptation
  • Accommodation
  • Loosening

Related Words

  • Adjust (verb)

Meaning 4

The act of adjusting something to match a standard.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Registration
  • Readjustment

Hypernyms

  • Standardization
  • Standardisation

Hyponyms

  • Synchronizing
  • Synchronisation
  • Synchronising

Related Words

  • Adjust (verb)

Meaning 5

Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Fitting
  • Accommodation

Hypernyms

  • Betterment
  • Advance

Related Words

  • Adjust (verb)
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