adjustment

adjustment

ad·just·ment AW [adjustment adjustments]   [əˈdʒʌstmənt]    [əˈdʒʌstmənt]  noun countable, uncountable
1. a small change made to sth in order to correct or improve it
• I've made a few adjustments to the design.

• Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary.

2. a change in the way a person behaves or thinks
• She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up.  
Example Bank:
• The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual.
• The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.
• The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.
• There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
• a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
• a few minor adjustments to the schedule
• adjustments in the exchange rates

• I've made a few adjustments to the design.