definition of
adjustment

[1] #1 adjustment n. [accommodation, fitting] making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances. wn

[2] #2 adjustment n. [alteration, modification] the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment). wn

[3] #3 adjustment n. [registration, readjustment] the act of adjusting something to match a standard. wn

[4] #4 adjustment n. [adaptation, adaption] the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions). wn

[5] #5 adjustment n. [allowance] an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; "an allowance for profit". wn