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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Tax deadlines are looming and there is not a lot of time left on the clock to make adjustments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

In some cases, bone density may even improve with appropriate treatment and lifestyle adjustments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

The bill will have to return to the National Assembly to sign off on technical adjustments before being signed into law by Mnangagwa, an official said.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Key adjustments: Conrad also used several AI tools to revise, and revise again, the “about” section of his profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Kepler found that if he removed his gloves his hands were soon too numb to manage his instrument; if he kept them on he could barely make the fine adjustments necessary.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton