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OVERADJUSTMENT Synonyms

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adaptation
nounn
noun

• a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

• the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

• (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

alteration
nounn
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

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

• the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

amendment
nounn
noun

• the act of amending or correcting

• a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

calibration
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

correction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

• a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure

• something substituted for an error

• a rebuke for making a mistake

• a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases

• the act of disciplining

• treatment of a specific defect

correctional
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• concerned with or providing correction

fixing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of putting something in working order again

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the sterilization of an animal

• (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

modification
nounn
noun

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

• slightly modified copy; not an exact copy

• the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

readjustment
nounn
noun

• the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

• the act of adjusting something to match a standard

reconsideration
nounn
noun

• a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision

• thinking again about a choice previously made

rectification
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation

• the conversion of alternating current to direct current

• the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

• determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve

rectify
verbv
verb

• determine the length of

• reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• set straight or right

• make right or correct

• convert into direct current

reevaluation
nounn
noun

• the evaluation of something a second time (or more)

refinement
nounn
noun

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• the result of improving something

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

revision
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

• the act of rewriting something

• something that has been written again

tweak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a squeeze with the fingers

verb

• pinch or squeeze sharply

• pull or pull out sharply

• adjust finely

• to be under the influence of methamphetamine

rectifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• determine the length of

• reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• set straight or right

• make right or correct

• convert into direct current

Alternatives for ADAPTATION

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