adjustment

/əˈdʒʌstmənt/
noun
  1. A small change made to something to make it more accurate, suitable, or effective.
    • The mechanic performed an adjustment on the brakes to improve stopping power.
    • She made a quick adjustment to the thermostat because the room was too cold.
    • A small adjustment to the recipe made the cookies taste much better.
  2. The process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment.
    • The adjustment to daylight saving time always takes me a few days.
    • Moving to a new city required a period of adjustment for the whole family.
    • Starting a new job involves an adjustment to different routines and coworkers.
  3. A change in the amount of money paid or received, often to correct an error or reflect new information.
    • The insurance company issued an adjustment to the claim after reviewing the additional damage.
    • The store gave me a price adjustment because the item went on sale the next day.
    • Her paycheck included an adjustment for the overtime hours she worked last month.
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