readjustment
/'ri:ə'dʤʌstmənt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of adjusting something to match a standard: The process of making small changes to something so that it fits, corresponds, or functions correctly according to a required norm or condition.
- The act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances): The process of making a new or further adaptation, especially after a significant change in one's situation or environment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The mechanic performed a fine readjustment of the engine's timing.
- After moving to a new country, a period of readjustment to the different culture is often necessary.
- The treaty required a readjustment of the borders between the two nations.
Advanced Usage
- "period of readjustment": A span of time dedicated to adapting to new conditions.
- After his long illness, he needed a period of readjustment before returning to work.
- "economic readjustment": Refers to policy changes made to correct or adapt an economy.
- The government's plan involved a painful economic readjustment to curb inflation.
Variants and Related Words
- Readjust (verb): To adjust or adapt something again.
- You may need to readjust the mirror after someone else drives the car.
- Readjustable (adjective): Capable of being readjusted.
- The chair has a readjustable headrest for comfort.
Synonyms
- Readaptation: The action or process of adapting again.
- Recalibration: The act of making fine adjustments or corrections to a measuring instrument or system.
- Realignment: The action of changing or restoring to a different or former position or state.
Related Phrases
- "readjustment of expectations": The act of modifying what one anticipates based on new information or reality.
- The project's failure forced a readjustment of expectations for the entire team.
- "post-traumatic readjustment": The process of adapting to life after a traumatic event.
- The veteran sought counseling to help with his post-traumatic readjustment.
Noun
- the act of adjusting something to match a standard
- the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)