adjustments

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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Adjustments for capital expenditure, a new mine schedule and higher operating costs drive a A$5.1 billion—or 55%—reduction in the net present value Macquarie attributes to the project.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Adjustments to cereals or poultry prices will take a little longer.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Adjustments to earnings change from year to year.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

"Adjustments to US customs regulations will allow DHL to resume accepting business to consumer shipments with a declared value exceeding $800 into the US."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Adjustments have now been made which reveal a balance on your account of �110 11s. 3d. in our favour.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, August 25th, 1920 by Various