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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que denota la acción de volver a adaptar algo a circunstancias nuevas o modificadas, o de modificar algo para que se ajuste a un estándar o a una situación cambiada.

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.

   🇪🇸Readaptación

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Reajuste

   Sinónimos: adjustmentcorrection

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