adjustment
noun
the act of adjusting; adaptation to a particular condition, position, or purpose.
adjustments
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pluralof adjustment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fund managers worldwide keep a close eye on what countries are included or excluded in MSCI's indexes as that can trigger adjustments to their portfolios.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
In addition to monthly principal adjustments tied to consumer prices, the government pays a fixed real interest rate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Megan said she believed more could be done to help women remain in work through reasonable adjustments and greater awareness of the condition.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% on possible position adjustments as investors are waiting to see U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Common sense tells us how to do most of these adjustments in timing.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
