Synonyms of 'adjustment'
1 (noun)
a slight alteration
A technician made an adjustment to a smoke machine at the back.Synonyms
alteration
, , Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
change
, They are going to have to make some drastic changes.
ordering
, fixing
, , tuning
, repair
, Many of the buildings are in need of repair.
conversion
, A loft conversion can add considerably to the value of a house.
modifying
, adaptation
, He won two awards for his screen adaptation of the play.
modification
, Relatively minor modifications were required.
remodelling
, , , rectification
2 (noun)
the act of adjusting
He will need a period of adjustment.Synonyms
acclimatization
, Acclimatization to higher altitudes may take several weeks.
settling in
, orientation
, the company's policy on recruiting and orientation
familiarization
, , , settlement
, Our objective must be to secure a peace settlement.
amendment
, an amendment to the defence bill
reconciliation
, a reconciliation of the values of equality and liberty
adaptation
, Most creatures are capable of adaptation when necessary.
accustoming
, revision
, , The government will make a number of revisions.
naturalization
, acculturation
, harmonization
, habituation
, acclimation
, inurement
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of adaptation
something that is produced by adapting something else
He won two awards for his screen adaptation of the play.
Synonyms
remodelling,
reworking,
refitting,
in the sense of adaptation
the act of adapting
Most creatures are capable of adaptation when necessary.
Synonyms
in the sense of amendment
an improvement or correction
an amendment to the defence bill
Synonyms
remodelling,
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