Collocations for adjustment - noun
1. small change made
ADJECTIVE
delicate,
fine,
minor,
slight,
small
important, major, significant
appropriate, necessary
automatic
financial
important, major, significant
appropriate, necessary
automatic
financial
VERB + adjustment
make
The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.
The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine.
need,
require
The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual.
The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual.
PREPOSITION
adjustment for
a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
adjustment in
adjustments in the exchange rates
adjustments in the exchange rates
adjustment to
a few minor adjustments to the schedule
a few minor adjustments to the schedule
2. process of changing
PREPOSITION
adjustment to
The company's adjustment to the new markets has been successful.
The company's adjustment to the new markets has been successful.
PHRASES
a period of adjustment
There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss.
the process of adjustment
The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.
The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult.