Associations to the word «Adjustment»

Wiktionary

ADJUSTMENT, noun. The action of adjusting something
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The settling or balancing of a financial account
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim
ADJUSTMENT DISORDER, noun. A disorder of individuals who cannot adjust to or cope with a particular stressor, such as a major life event. It may be characterized by depression, anxiety, and/or traumatic stress symptoms.
ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS, noun. Plural of adjustment disorder

Dictionary definition

ADJUSTMENT, noun. Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances.
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment).
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The act of adjusting something to match a standard.
ADJUSTMENT, noun. The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions).
ADJUSTMENT, noun. An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke