readjustment

A noun referring to the act of adapting again to new or changed circumstances, or the act of modifying something to meet a standard.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich erneut an neue oder veränderte Umstände anzupassen, oder die Handlung, etwas zu ändern, um einem Standard zu entsprechen.

1. Adaptation to change B2 formal

   The process of adapting or becoming accustomed to new or altered circumstances.

   • Moving to a new country requires a period of readjustment.
   • After the divorce, he went through a difficult emotional readjustment.
   • The company is undergoing a readjustment to the new market conditions.

   🇩🇪Anpassung an Veränderungen

   Synonyme: acclimatizationaccommodationadaptationadjustmentreorientation

2. Correction or recalibration B2 formal

   The act of changing something slightly to make it correct, accurate, or suitable again.

   • The mechanic performed a readjustment of the engine's timing.
   • A readjustment of the budget was necessary after the unexpected costs.
   • The therapist recommended a readjustment of his daily routine.

   🇩🇪Korrektur oder Neuanpassung

   Synonyme: adjustmentcorrection

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