adj.

Noun

adjective (plural adjectives)

1. A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
   • The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.
2. (obsolete) A dependent; an accessory.
   • it must be an adjective of dain1655, Thomas Fuller, The History of the University of Cambridge, since the Conquest, [London]: [[…] Iohn Williams […]], →OCLC

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Noun

adjustment (countable and uncountable, plural adjustments)

1. The action of adjusting something.

   Synonyms:

   change, correction, modification

2. The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration.

   Synonyms:

   change, modification

3. The settling or balancing of a financial account.
   • The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.
4. The behavioral process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
   • When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult.
5. The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim.