adjustment

• Nom désignant une légère modification, une mise au point ou une correction apportée à quelque chose afin de l'améliorer, de l'adapter à une nouvelle situation ou de le rendre conforme à une norme.

A noun referring to a small change, modification, or alteration made to something in order to correct, improve, or adapt it to a new situation or condition.

1. Small change or correctionB1formal

   A minor change made to something to make it more accurate, effective, or suitable.

   petite correction

   • The mechanic made a small adjustment to the engine.
   • She made a few adjustments to the recipe to improve the taste.
   • The teacher suggested an adjustment to the essay structure.

   Synonymesalterationamendmentchangecorrectionfixmodificationtweak

2. Adaptation to new conditionsB2formal

   The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation or environment.

   Adaptation à de nouvelles conditions

   • Moving to a new country requires a period of adjustment.
   • The company is going through an adjustment to new market trends.
   • His adjustment to the new job was surprisingly quick.

   Synonymesacclimatizationaccommodationadaptationfamiliarizationhabituationorientationsettlement

3. Financial or insurance settlementB2formalbusiness

   A calculation or settlement of a claim, debt, or amount.

   Règlement financier ou d'assurance

   • The insurance company processed the claim adjustment.
   • We need to make an adjustment to the invoice for the returned items.
   • The accountant handled the salary adjustment for the new year.

   Synonymescompensationindemnitypaymentreimbursementresolutionsettlement