the act of adjusting; adaptation to a particular condition, position, or purpose.

the state of being adjusted; orderly relation of parts or elements.

a device, as a knob or lever, for adjusting

the adjustments on a television set.

the act of bringing something into conformity with external requirements

the adjustment of one's view of reality.

harmony achieved by modification or change of a position

They worked out an adjustment of their conflicting ideas.

Sociology . a process of modifying, adapting, or altering individual or collective patterns of behavior so as to bring them into conformity with other such patterns, as with those provided by a cultural environment.

Insurance . the act of ascertaining the amount of indemnity that the party insured is entitled to receive under the policy, and of settling the claim.

a settlement of a disputed account or claim.

a change or concession, as in price or other terms, in view of minor defect or the like.

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acclimation , acclimatization , alteration , arrangement , balancing , conformance , correcting , fitting , fixing , improvement , mending , modification , ordering , organization , organizing , orientation , readjustment , redress , regulating , regulation , repairing , setting , shaping , standardization , turning , agreement , allotment , apportionment , benefit , compensation , compromise , pay , reconciliation , reimbursement , remuneration , settlement , share , stake , stipulation , accommodation , adaption , conformation , adaptation