adjustment
gb/əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/ us/əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
B1
انگریزی
~ 5300
igazítás, beállítás, módosítás, alkalmazkodás, beilleszkedés, hozzászokás, korrekció, pszichés alkalmazkodás, lelki alkalmazkodás, szociális beilleszkedés
اسم
B1
1
استعمال کا انداز:
to make [an] adjustment to [something]
The volume is a bit low, so I made a quick adjustment on the remote.
Túl halk volt a hang, ezért gyorsan állítottam rajta a távirányítóval.
After a few minor adjustments, the dress fit her perfectly.
Néhány kisebb igazítás után a ruha tökéletesen állt rajta.
We can fix the problem with a simple adjustment to the software settings.
The mechanic made some adjustments to the engine, and the noise disappeared.
The schedule may need further adjustment if more people join the course.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
I made a small adjustment to the chair so I could sit higher.
Kicsit állítottam a széken, hogy magasabban üljek.
The teacher asked us to make one more adjustment to our project.
A tanár megkért minket, hogy tegyünk még egy módosítást a projektünkön.
He turned the knob and made a little adjustment to the sound.
After a few adjustments, the table stood straight.
You only need a small adjustment to your plan.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *"do an adjustment"* instead of *"make an adjustment"*. The common collocation in English is *"make an adjustment"*. Learners may also confuse *"adjustment"* with the verb *"adjust"*: *"I adjustment the volume"* is incorrect; it should be *"I adjusted the volume"* or *"I made an adjustment to the volume"*.
معنی
small change to improve something
لفظی تراکیب
make an adjustment
|slight adjustment
|minor adjustment
|final adjustments
|adjustment to the settings
|adjustment to the plan
ہم معنی الفاظ
modification (Sounds slightly more formal; often used for planned or designed changes.)
|
alteration (Common for changes to clothes or documents; can sound more substantial than a simple adjustment.)
|
tweak (Informal; suggests a very small or fine adjustment, often to improve performance.)
متضاد الفاظ
unchanged (Describes the opposite situation, where no adjustment or change has been made.)
موضوعات
daily life
|work
|technology
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
A small change you make to something to make it better, more correct, or more comfortable.
A small change made to something so that it works better, fits better, or becomes more correct or suitable.
B2
2
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone]'s adjustment to [something]
Her adjustment to life in the city took longer than she expected.
A városi élethez való alkalmazkodása tovább tartott, mint várta.
The first few weeks of college can be a difficult adjustment for many students.
Az egyetem első néhány hete sok diáknak nehéz alkalmazkodási időszak lehet.
Moving abroad involves a big adjustment to a different culture and language.
Their marriage required some adjustment as they learned to share responsibilities.
After changing careers, he went through a short adjustment period before he felt confident again.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
My adjustment to my new job was hard.
Nehéz volt alkalmazkodnom az új munkahelyemhez.
There is always an adjustment when you move to another country.
Mindig van egy alkalmazkodási időszak, amikor az ember egy másik országba költözik.
The children needed time for adjustment after they changed schools.
His adjustment to living alone took several months.
The first year in a new city is usually an adjustment period.
عام غلطی:
Learners often confuse *"adjustment"* with *"adaptation"* and may overuse *"adaptation"* in everyday speech. *"Adjustment"* is more common in daily conversation for personal change: *"my adjustment to the new job"*, not *"my adaptation to the new job"*. Some learners also use the wrong preposition; the usual pattern is *"adjustment to"*, not *"adjustment with"* or *"adjustment for"* in this sense.
معنی
process of getting used to something
لفظی تراکیب
adjustment to life
|adjustment to a new job
|adjustment period
|cultural adjustment
ہم معنی الفاظ
adaptation (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common in academic or technical writing.)
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transition (Focuses more on the change itself rather than the personal, internal process of getting used to it.)
متضاد الفاظ
resistance (Highlights refusing or struggling to accept a new situation instead of adjusting to it.)
موضوعات
daily life
|emotions
|culture
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
The time and process when you slowly get used to a new place, job, or situation.
The process of gradually becoming used to a new situation, environment, or way of life.
اسم
B2
3
استعمال کا انداز:
an adjustment to [a money amount]
Your bill includes an adjustment for the days the service was not available.
A számláján szerepel a szolgáltatás kiesése miatti korrekció.
The company announced a small salary adjustment for all employees next year.
A vállalat jövő évre kisebb bérkorrekciót jelentett be minden alkalmazott számára.
We are requesting a price adjustment because the item arrived damaged.
After the audit, several adjustments had to be made to the accounts.
The contract allows for an annual cost-of-living adjustment.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The phone company made an adjustment to my bill.
A telefonszolgáltató korrekciót végzett a számlámon.
My boss said there will be a salary adjustment next month.
A főnököm azt mondta, hogy jövő hónapban bérkorrekció lesz.
We asked the store for a price adjustment after the sale started.
The accountant made an adjustment to the numbers.
Tax adjustments will show on your next paycheck.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use *"change"* instead of *"adjustment"* in formal financial contexts. While *"change"* is correct, business English prefers phrases like *"price adjustment"*, *"tax adjustment"*, or *"salary adjustment"* for official or recorded changes.
معنی
change to a financial amount
لفظی تراکیب
price adjustment
|salary adjustment
|tax adjustment
|cost-of-living adjustment
ہم معنی الفاظ
revision (General term for a change; can sound more formal and is not limited to money, but often used in official contexts.)
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correction (Emphasizes fixing an error in the amount rather than a routine or planned change.)
متضاد الفاظ
freeze (As in "wage freeze" or "price freeze"; opposite because it means no adjustments are allowed.)
موضوعات
business
|finance
|work
تعریف
A change in money numbers, like prices, pay, or bills, to make them correct or current.
A change made to a financial amount, such as a price, salary, bill, or account figure, to correct it or bring it up to date.
اسم
C1
FORMAL
4
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone]'s adjustment
Teachers were concerned about the child’s emotional adjustment after the move.
A tanárok aggódtak a gyermek érzelmi alkalmazkodása miatt a költözés után.
Good social adjustment in early years can influence relationships in adulthood.
A korai években kialakuló jó szociális beilleszkedés befolyásolhatja a felnőttkori kapcsolatokat.
The report describes the psychological adjustment of refugees in their new communities.
Therapy can support better adjustment following a traumatic event.
Researchers studied the adjustment of international students during their first year abroad.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The doctor said his adjustment after the accident was slow.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy a baleset utáni lelki alkalmazkodása lassan haladt.
They worried about the child’s adjustment to the new family and school.
Aggódtak a gyermek új családjába és iskolájába való beilleszkedése miatt.
Good friends can help with your emotional adjustment in a new city.
Her social adjustment improved after she joined a sports club.
The study looks at the adjustment of young people after job loss.
عام غلطی:
Learners may not see the difference between *"adjustment"* as a general change and *"adjustment"* in this psychological sense. In this meaning, it usually appears with words like *"emotional"*, *"social"*, *"psychological"*, or as *"someone’s adjustment"* and is common in academic or professional language about mental health.
معنی
state of healthy adaptation
لفظی تراکیب
good adjustment
|poor adjustment
|social adjustment
|emotional adjustment
ہم معنی الفاظ
mental stability (Emphasizes steadiness and balance in emotions, not the broader idea of fitting into a social environment.)
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well-being (More general and positive; includes physical health and happiness, not just psychological and social adjustment.)
متضاد الفاظ
maladjustment (Technical term for poor or unhealthy adjustment, especially in psychological or social development.)
موضوعات
psychology
|health
|emotions
تعریف
How well a person’s mind and behavior fit their life and social world, especially if they are coping in a healthy way.
A person’s level of mental and social adaptation to their surroundings, especially how well they cope emotionally and behave in a healthy way.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
adjustment
IPA
GB/əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
US/əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
ad - just - ment (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (just)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: adjustment
- Plural: adjustment, adjustments
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
adjustments
noun
Core family
adjust
verb A2
adjustable
adjective B1
Related words
readjust
verb
readjustment
noun
adjuster
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unadjusted
adjective
Advanced or less common
adjustability
noun
maladjusted
adjective
maladjustment
noun
عبارات
adjustment period
1/əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt pˈɪɹiəd/
fixed phrase
time needed to get used to something
the time when someone is slowly getting used to a new place, job, life, or situation
مثالیں
- There is usually an adjustment period when you start a new job.
- Moving in together was exciting, but the first few months were definitely an adjustment period.
- The school understands that international students need an adjustment period.
cost-of-living adjustment
1/kˈɔst əv lˈɪvɪŋ əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
income increase to match inflation
a raise in pay or benefits to keep up with higher prices for food, housing, and other needs
مثالیں
- Retirees will receive a cost-of-living adjustment to their pensions this year.
- Some contracts include an automatic cost-of-living adjustment each January.
- Without a cost-of-living adjustment, many workers effectively earn less over time.
make an adjustment
1/mˈeɪk ən əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
perform a small change
to change something a little so it works better, fits better, or is more correct
مثالیں
- If the picture looks too dark, you can make an adjustment to the brightness.
- The therapist may need to make an adjustment to your treatment plan.
- We’ll make a few adjustments before we print the final version.
price adjustment
1/pɹˈaɪs əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
change or correction of a price
a change in the price of something, for example when a store lowers the price or gives money back after a sale
مثالیں
- The store offers a price adjustment if the item goes on sale within fourteen days.
- We made a small price adjustment to stay competitive with other brands.
- Customers who were overcharged will receive a price adjustment on their next bill.
psychological adjustment
1/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
mental coping and adaptation
how a person’s mind deals with life events and stress in a healthy way
مثالیں
- The study focused on the psychological adjustment of patients after surgery.
- Good psychological adjustment can reduce the risk of long-term stress problems.
- Support from family and friends helps with psychological adjustment after a loss.
salary adjustment
1/sˈælɚi əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
change to someone’s pay
a change in how much money someone is paid for their job, usually an increase but sometimes a decrease
مثالیں
- The company announced a salary adjustment based on performance reviews.
- New regulations will require salary adjustments for some employees.
- She received a salary adjustment after taking on more responsibilities.
social adjustment
1/sˈoʊʃəl əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
ability to fit in socially
how well someone fits in with other people and acts in a healthy way in social life
مثالیں
- The program supports the social adjustment of children who have changed schools.
- Good social adjustment is linked to strong communication skills.
- Researchers are studying the social adjustment of immigrants in large cities.
tax adjustment
1/tˈæks əd͡ʒˈʌstmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
change to taxes owed or refunded
a change to how much tax you must pay or how much tax money you get back, often after checking the numbers
مثالیں
- After the review, the government announced a tax adjustment for small businesses.
- Your accountant will explain any tax adjustments on your return.
- The letter from the tax office shows a small tax adjustment in your favor.