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adjustment

noun

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
DJ
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

əˈdʒʌst.mənt

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noun

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

noun

  1. the act of adjusting something to match a standard

noun

  1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

noun

  1. an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

    “an allowance for profit”

noun

  1. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

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an allowance for profit

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