The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.
The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual.
a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
adjustments in the exchange rates
a few minor adjustments to the schedule
The company's adjustment to the new markets has been successful.
There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.
• We have made an adjustment to our target.
• Grants are to be slashed by 33%, after adjustment for inflation.
• He was advised to consult a debt adjustment company.
• We are still waiting for the adjustment to be paid.
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A small adjustment at the right place can make a significant difference.
»If the colour does not appear quite right, check your monitor settings for adjustment.
adjustment to sth »The final plan will serve as an adjustment to the two-year budget approved last year.
The finance minister will again delay the inflation adjustment to excise duty on petrol.
adjustment for sth »The population has been split into 10 equal groups, ranked by income, after adjustment for family size.
This is a very, very big adjustment for us to make.
There was a breach in the insurance companies' adjustment and payment.
After calculating what the adjustment should have been, they analyse how the insurance company adjustments deviated from reality.