Synonyms

readjust

American

[ree-uh-juhst] / ˌri əˈdʒʌst /

verb (used with object)

to adjust again or anew; rearrange.

readjust British

/ ˌriːəˈdʒʌst /

verb

to adjust or adapt (oneself or something) again, esp after an initial failure

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Other Word Forms

readjustable adjective
readjuster noun
readjustment noun

Etymology

Origin of readjust

First recorded in 1735–45; re- + adjust

Example Sentences

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But at the same time the Treasury has readjusted the rateable values of commercial property, meaning some businesses will be faced with bigger bills overall.

From BBC

The Lakers have used 16 different starting lineups in 29 games and have to readjust their rotation again in Reaves’ absence.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month just as winter was closing in there.

From BBC

Strategic petroleum reserves designed to calm markets after a major supply shock may remain unused because the market calms and readjusts on its own.

From Barron's

It’s only after my eyes readjust to the light that I get a good glimpse of it.

From Literature

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