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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.
need, require

PREP.

~ for
a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)
~ in
adjustments in the exchange rates
~ to
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.

PHRASES

a period of adjustment
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.

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