adjustments
word · lemma: adjustment
Definition
Small changes made to improve something or to adapt to new conditions. Often used when talking about settings, plans, or personal habits.
Usage & Nuances
'Adjustments' is most common in formal or neutral contexts. Typical collocations: 'make adjustments', 'minor adjustments', 'adjustments to the schedule/settings'. Not typically used for major changes. Common in business, technical, and daily contexts.
Spanish: ajustes - modificacionesPortuguese (BR): ajustes - adaptaçõesPortuguese (PT): ajustes - adaptaçõesChinese (Simplified): 调整 - 适应 (调整)Chinese (Traditional): 調整 - 適應 (調整)Hindi: समायोजनArabic: تعديلاتBengali: সমন্বয় - পরিবর্তনRussian: корректировки - измененияJapanese: 調整Vietnamese: điều chỉnh - chỉnh sửaKorean: 조정Turkish: ayarlamalar - düzenlemelerUrdu: ترمیمات - تبدیلیاںIndonesian: penyesuaian - perubahan kecil
Example Sentences
She made some adjustments to her diet.
basic
You may need to make adjustments to the settings.
basic
After a few adjustments, the new machine worked perfectly.
basic
We had to make last-minute adjustments before the meeting.
natural
It took a few adjustments to get used to my new job.
natural
Small adjustments can make a big difference.
natural