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Meaning
Noun
●
The
action
of
adjusting
something
●
The result of
adjusting
something; a
small change
;
a minor
correction
; a
modification
or alteration
●
The
settling
or
balancing
of a financial account
●
The
behavioural
process of
balancing
conflicting
needs, or needs against
obstacles
in the environment.
●
The
assessment
, by an
insurance company
, of a
claim
;
the settlement
of such a
claim
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Origin
adjustment
English
-ment
English
-amentum
Latin
adjust
English
adjuster
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Change
Correction
Modification
Readjust
Adaptation
Modifications
Alteration
Adjusting
Readjusting
Adaption
Alterations
Readjusted
Adaptations
Related
Improvement
Enhancement
Reduction
Changes
Arrangement
Recalibration
Revision
Alignment
Measurement
Estimation
Stabilization
Evaluation
Assessment
Calibration
Calculation
Variation
Transformation
Differential
Increment
Overhaul
Fluctuation
Orientation
Increase
Determination
Extension
Control
Balance
Transition
Intervention
Shift
Maintenance
Rebalancing
Response
Tweaking
Improvements
Difference
Allocation
Effect
Payment
Analysis
Variations
Equalization
Variance
Addition
Attachment
Stabilisation
Appraisal
Amendment
Imbalance
Allowance
Inversion
Allen Wrench
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