READJUSTMENT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

readjustment

noun

Definition of readjustment

as in adjustment

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

maladaptation

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Recent Examples of readjustment After Abraaj’s collapse, a quiet process of readjustment took place. — Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 Those who can't prebook face higher prices, which hurts their budgets, and may force readjustments in production and types of crops. — George Petras, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations because of declining electric vehicle demand. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 They are designed to maintain a consistent feel throughout the day, without frequent readjustment. — Maria Williams, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readjustment

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Noun

That would also give staff time to share the reasons for fee changes with the community, monitor potential impacts, evaluate customer responses and make adjustments as needed.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
There have been much smaller posture adjustments at several other embassies in the Middle East -- changes officials say are also linked to the Houthi threat and other matters not connected to any plan to resume combat against Iran.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

Already, those results are shaping the award’s upcoming nomination round, which will include climate adaptation and workforce transition among its priorities.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The companies said each adaptation would bring in new creative voices.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adaptation

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