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adjustment

[uh-juhst-muhnt] / əˈdʒʌst mənt /
NOUN
adaptation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alteration arrangement improvement modification readjustment regulation
STRONG
acclimation acclimatization balancing conformance fitting fixing mending ordering organization orientation redress regulating setting shaping standardization turning
WEAK
correcting organizing repairing
NOUN
financial retribution, payment of claim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compensation compromise
STRONG
agreement allotment apportionment benefit pay reconciliation reimbursement remuneration settlement share stake stipulation
Antonyms
STRONG
whole

Example Sentences

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The cost-of-living adjustment is based on CPI-W, which gives more weight to food, apparel, and transportation costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Those receiving Social Security won’t find out the actual cost-of-living adjustment until October.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In either case, the adjustment is taxable outside a retirement account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Lakers are making the mental adjustment of playing without Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

After an adjustment, Beto carried the radio into the house to see if it would turn on.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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