READJUSTMENT Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word readjustment. (close relations)
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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) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
rearrangement | nounn | |||||||
noun • changing an arrangement | ||||||||
reconstruction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of constructing something again • the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877 • an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence • recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall | ||||||||
redevelopment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of improving by renewing and restoring | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
rehabilitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the restoration of someone to a useful place in society • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation • the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises | ||||||||
renovation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of improving by renewing and restoring • the state of being restored to its former good condition | ||||||||
reordering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rearrangement in a different order | ||||||||
reorganization | nounn | |||||||
noun • the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) • an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government | ||||||||
reshuffling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • shuffling again | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
transformation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a qualitative change • (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system • a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure • (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA • the act of changing in form or shape or appearance | ||||||||
realignment | nounn | |||||||
noun • The act of realigning or something realigned. | ||||||||
resetting | verbv | |||||||
noun • device for resetting instruments or controls verb • set anew • set to zero • adjust again after an initial failure | ||||||||
adjustment | nounn | |||||||
noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) • the act of adjusting something to match a standard • the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) • an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances | ||||||||
registration | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of enrolling • the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time • a document certifying an act of registering • (music) the sound property resulting from a combination of organ stops used to perform a particular piece of music; the technique of selecting and adjusting organ stops • the act of adjusting something to match a standard |