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1. adjustment

noun. ['əˈdʒʌstmənt'] making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • adjust (English)
  • adjuster (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

Rhymes with Adjustment

  • abandonment
  • abatement
  • aberrant
  • abhorrent
  • abortifacient
  • abridgement
  • absent
  • absorbent
  • abstinent
  • abundant
  • accelerant
  • accident
  • accompaniment
  • accompaniment
  • accomplishment
  • accountant
  • accouterment
  • accoutrement
  • achievement
  • acknowledgement

2. adjustment

noun. ['əˈdʒʌstmənt'] the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment).

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • adjust (English)
  • adjuster (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. adjustment

noun. ['əˈdʒʌstmənt'] the act of adjusting something to match a standard.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • adjust (English)
  • adjuster (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

4. adjustment

noun. ['əˈdʒʌstmənt'] an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances.

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • adjust (English)
  • adjuster (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

5. adjustment

noun. ['əˈdʒʌstmənt'] the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions).

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • adjust (English)
  • adjuster (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))