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ADJUSTMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Adjustment.

How to pronounce adjustment:

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Adjustment - as a noun

Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accommodationfitting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advancebettermentimprovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alterationmodification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adaptationadaption
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

Example: "An allowance for profit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allowance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recompense
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I made an adjustment to the temperature in the room."
"She needed some adjustment to her glasses."
"The mechanic made an adjustment to my car's alignment."
"He made a small adjustment to the painting to improve its composition."
"The therapist helped her with emotional adjustment after the accident."
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Word Game Points

Is ADJUSTMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adjustment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADJUSTMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is ADJUSTMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adjustment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADJUSTMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is ADJUSTMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adjustment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADJUSTMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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