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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Recent Examples of adjustment
On March 31, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said any adjustment to U.S. policy on Syria would be contingent on the government’s actions, including guaranteeing the rights of minorities.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Some companies have already begun making adjustments due to the looming tariffs.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
And Venable is confident Cannon will make the proper adjustments.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Potential buyers are looking for an indemnification or an adjustment to the law, which would need congressional action.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Some companies have already begun making adjustments due to the looming tariffs.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
And Venable is confident Cannon will make the proper adjustments.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Potential buyers are looking for an indemnification or an adjustment to the law, which would need congressional action.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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