Adjustment
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
(2) The act of adjusting something to match a standard
(3) Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
(4) An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
"An allowance for profit"
(5) The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
WiktionaryText
Noun
- a small change; a minor correction; a modification
- The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.
- The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
- When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult.