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
The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
For the following two months, the Seed to Skin Tuscany team will also check in to make adjustments as needed.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
But obviously there’s a tremendous amount of adjustment from December through January.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
As airlines continuously redefine their passenger codes to accommodate diverse environments, Spirit’s dress code adjustment reflects a broader trend within the industry.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
For the following two months, the Seed to Skin Tuscany team will also check in to make adjustments as needed.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
But obviously there’s a tremendous amount of adjustment from December through January.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
As airlines continuously redefine their passenger codes to accommodate diverse environments, Spirit’s dress code adjustment reflects a broader trend within the industry.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Adjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjustment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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