adjustment
/əˈdʒʌstmənt/noun
उच्चारण अजस्ट्मन्ट
समायोजन, सुधार, थोड़ा बदलाव
Core word
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[C, U] ~ (to/in sth)
a small change made to something in order to correct it or make it more effective
समायोजन, सुधार, थोड़ा बदलाव
- I have made a few adjustments to the timetable.
- The brakes need adjustment.
- The tailor made an adjustment to the length of the trousers.
+ 2 more examples
- A slight adjustment to the plan saved money.
- The mirror needs a small adjustment.
Synonyms alteration modification change correction tweak
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[C, U] ~ (to sth)
a change in the way a person behaves or thinks so that they can deal with a new situation
(नई परिस्थिति में) ढलना, सामंजस्य
- Moving to a big city needs a lot of adjustment.
- Radhika made the adjustment to hostel life quickly.
- It took him a few weeks of adjustment to the new school.
+ 2 more examples
- Students returning from abroad often need some adjustment.
- The adjustment to working from home was hard for many.
Synonyms adaptation acclimatization accommodation settling in
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
make an adjustment / adjustments to + noun
Make an adjustment is the usual collocation for a small change. Use to after adjustment for the thing being changed.
छोटे बदलाव के लिए 'make an adjustment' सामान्य collocation है। जिस चीज़ में बदलाव हो उसके लिए 'adjustment' के बाद 'to' आता है।
- The mechanic made a small adjustment to the brakes.
- The teacher made some adjustments to the timetable.
adjustment to + new situation
For adapting to a new situation, use adjustment to and a noun or the -ing form. The word often appears with a period of adjustment.
नई परिस्थिति में ढलने के लिए 'adjustment to' और उसके बाद noun या -ing रूप आता है।
- Radhika's adjustment to hostel life took a month.
- There is always a period of adjustment after changing schools.
countable and uncountable use
Adjustment is countable when it means a specific change (an adjustment) and uncountable when it means the process of adapting.
'Adjustment' जब किसी विशेष बदलाव के लिए हो तब countable है, और जब ढलने की प्रक्रिया के लिए हो तब uncountable।
- The glasses need an adjustment.
- Adjustment takes time for new students.
adjustment in finance and exams
In business, adjustment means correcting a figure; in exams, it can mean changing marks, for example by normalisation.
व्यापार में 'adjustment' का अर्थ किसी आँकड़े को सुधारना है; परीक्षाओं में इसका अर्थ अंकों को बदलना भी हो सकता है, जैसे normalisation द्वारा।
- The bank made an adjustment to the interest rate.
+Collocations 4
verb + adjustment
makeneedrequireundergoproposeallow for
- The tailor said that the dress needs a small adjustment.
adjective + adjustment
minorslightmajornecessaryemotionalseasonal
- A minor adjustment to the camera fixed the blur.
adjustment + noun
periodprocessfactorproblemsbureau
- Moving to a new city involves an adjustment period.
adjustment to + noun
to the scheduleto the planto college lifeto the heatto the new rules
- Students need time for adjustment to the new rules.
“More examples 5
- Before the match, the coach made a few adjustments to the team.
मैच से पहले कोच ने टीम में कुछ बदलाव किए।
- The seat needs a slight adjustment before the long drive.
लंबी ड्राइव से पहले सीट में थोड़ा समायोजन ज़रूरी है।
- Radhika found her adjustment to a new city difficult at first.
राधिका को नए शहर में ढलना शुरू में कठिन लगा।
- A small adjustment to the recipe made the curry less spicy.
नुस्खे में थोड़े-से बदलाव से करी कम तीखी हो गई।
- The government announced an adjustment in the price of gas.
सरकार ने गैस की कीमत में समायोजन की घोषणा की।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She did an adjustment in the dress.
✓ She made an adjustment to the dress.
The collocation is make an adjustment, and the preposition is usually to.
Collocation 'make an adjustment' है, और preposition प्रायः 'to' आता है।
✗ His adjustment with the new school was easy.
✓ His adjustment to the new school was easy.
After adjustment, the preposition is to when you adapt to something.
ढलने के अर्थ में 'adjustment' के बाद preposition 'to' आता है।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
alteration modification change correction tweak adaptation acclimatization accommodation settling in
§Grammar and usage
Make an adjustment to something, and adjust to a new situation (not 'adjust with').
Make an adjustment to something, और adjust to a new situation सही है ('adjust with' गलत है)।