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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdjustment
/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small change made to something in order to correct, improve, or achieve a desired state.
"A few minor adjustments to the seating arrangement made the conference room much more comfortable." - 2
The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation, environment, or condition.
"Moving to a new country requires a significant period of cultural adjustment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'adjustment' originates from the Latin 'adjustare', which means 'to bring to order'. It evolved through Middle French 'ajuster', reflecting the process of making something suitable or fitting, particularly in the context of changes or modifications.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adjustment" is said worldwide
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ajustement
Transliteration: a-ʒyst-mɑ̃
"Un petit ajustement est nécessaire pour que cela fonctionne."
Anpassung
Transliteration: an-pas-ʊŋ
"Die Anpassung des Plans war unvermeidlich."
aggiustamento
Transliteration: ad-dʒu-sta-ˈmen-to
"Ho fatto un piccolo aggiustamento al motore."
ajuste
Transliteration: a-ˈxus-te
"El presupuesto necesita un ajuste urgente."
ajuste
Transliteration: a-ˈʒuʃ-tʃi
"Precisamos fazer um ajuste na estratégia."
समायोजन
Transliteration: samāyojan
"नई परिस्थितियों में समायोजन करना आवश्यक है।"
调整
Transliteration: tiáo zhěng
"我们需要对计划做一些调整。"
조정
Transliteration: jo-jeong
"일정에 약간의 조정이 필요합니다."
調整
Transliteration: chōsei
"スケジュールを調整する必要があります。"
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