adjustment

Definitions

A small change made to something to improve it or make it work better.

The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation or environment.

The settlement of a claim or debt, typically involving a financial payment.

Examples

The new employee needed a brief period of adjustment to get used to the company's workflow.

After the minor adjustment to the thermostat, the room finally reached a comfortable temperature.

Synonyms

modification alteration adaptation amendment correction tweak regulation

Antonyms

stagnation disorder confusion instability rigidity imbalance disruption