as in adaptation
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
the publishing industry's necessary adjustment to the age of electronic media
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That’s because bespoke tailoring as an art form is a process that calls myriad skills, from selecting the proper cloth to actual construction and making final adjustments to the garment, all of which are handled by individuals who specialize in their part of the process.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Hegseth's decision to launch the review comes amid concerns that previous adjustments to grooming and physical requirements may have weakened the military's overall effectiveness.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Most screen extenders offer angle adjustment or even 180-degree rotation to mirror the extra display for meetings or presentations.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The Presidential Working Group is expected to release a preliminary report within the next three months, outlining potential regulatory adjustments.
—Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Hegseth's decision to launch the review comes amid concerns that previous adjustments to grooming and physical requirements may have weakened the military's overall effectiveness.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Most screen extenders offer angle adjustment or even 180-degree rotation to mirror the extra display for meetings or presentations.
—New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025
The Presidential Working Group is expected to release a preliminary report within the next three months, outlining potential regulatory adjustments.
—Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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