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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jo-jeong
"일정에 약간의 조정이 필요합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small change made to something in order to correct, improve, or achieve a desired state.
"A few minor adjustments to the seating arrangement made the conference room much more comfortable." - 2
The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation, environment, or condition.
"Moving to a new country requires a significant period of cultural adjustment."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French verb 'ajuster', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'adjuxtare' (to bring close to, from 'ad-' to + 'juxta' close to). The term entered English in the 17th century, initially referring to the settling of accounts or bringing things into proper relation, later broadening to physical and psychological adaptations.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Adjustment"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Adjustment" is said worldwide
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ajustement
Transliteration: a-ʒyst-mɑ̃
"Un petit ajustement est nécessaire pour que cela fonctionne."
Anpassung
Transliteration: an-pas-ʊŋ
"Die Anpassung des Plans war unvermeidlich."
aggiustamento
Transliteration: ad-dʒu-sta-ˈmen-to
"Ho fatto un piccolo aggiustamento al motore."
ajuste
Transliteration: a-ˈxus-te
"El presupuesto necesita un ajuste urgente."
ajuste
Transliteration: a-ˈʒuʃ-tʃi
"Precisamos fazer um ajuste na estratégia."
समायोजन
Transliteration: samāyojan
"नई परिस्थितियों में समायोजन करना आवश्यक है।"
调整
Transliteration: tiáo zhěng
"我们需要对计划做一些调整。"
조정
Transliteration: jo-jeong
"일정에 약간의 조정이 필요합니다."
調整
Transliteration: chōsei
"スケジュールを調整する必要があります。"
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