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READJUSTMENT Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word readjustment. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word readjustment. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for READJUSTMENT

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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

Best Hypernyms For READJUSTMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for readjustment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
accommodation adjustment calibration fitting standardisation standardization

Alternatives for ADAPTATION

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