Collocations for adjustment - noun
1. small change made
ADJ.
delicate, fine, minor, slight, small | 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
PREP.
~ 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)
~ in
adjustments in the exchange rates
adjustments in the exchange rates
~ to
a few minor adjustments to the timetable
a few minor adjustments to the timetable
2. process of changing
ADJ.
successful | emotional, personal, social
PREP.
~ 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.