adjustment Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
    fitting; accommodation.
  2. noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
    modification; alteration.
  3. noun the act of adjusting something to match a standard
    readjustment; registration.
  4. noun the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
    adaption; adaptation.
  5. noun an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
    allowance.
    • an allowance for profit

WordNet

Ad*just"ment noun
Etymology
Cf. F. ajustement. See Adjust.
Definitions
  1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation.
    Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned. Paley.
  2. (Law) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. Bispham.
  3. The operation of bringing all the parts of an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or out of adjustment. Syn. -- Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement; adaptation; disposition.

Webster 1913