adjustment
noun
small change made
ADJ. delicate, fine, minor, slight, small | important, major, significant | appropriate, necessary | automatic | financial
VERB + ADJUSTMENT make The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.| need, require
PREP. ~ for a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)| ~ in adjustments in the exchange rates| ~ to a few minor adjustments to the timetable
process of changing
ADJ. successful | emotional, personal, social
PREP. ~ to The company's adjustment to the new markets has been successful.
PHRASES a period of adjustment There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.| the process of adjustment The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.
