readjustment

noun

re·​ad·​just·​ment ˌrē-ə-ˈjəs(t)-mənt How to pronounce readjustment (audio)
plural readjustments
1
: the act or process of adjusting something again
undertook a readjustment of her life goals
A below-the-knee prosthesis is priced at between $10,000 and $20,000, and then there's the constant attention and ongoing readjustments needed to keep the prosthesis operational.Ronald J. Glasser
Sustained speculation may advance an upward price spiral, but bitcoin has already experienced several price readjustments in recent years.John Nugent
2
: the act or process of adjusting or adapting oneself again
a soldier's readjustment to civilian life
Even if new professions come along to compensate for the losses, they will probably require much more creativity and flexibility. It is far from certain that a 50-year-old cashier or bus driver will be able to make the necessary readjustment.Yuval Harari

Examples of readjustment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throughout the day, there was some readjustment required, but that’s because the waistband isn’t meant to be too tight or constricting. Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 New parenthood takes a lot of work and ongoing readjustment. Tracy Brower, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 After playing in the same college arena as his sister, the season has been a long-distance readjustment. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024 The skort stayed in place throughout the test, without needing constant readjustment, even on long walks. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023 That readjustment naturally forced a reckoning on the amount of investment in content production, marketing and distribution support for streaming platforms. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023 Others put it down the inevitable readjustment after bumper years in 2021 and 2022. Time, 28 June 2023 The electric motor provides eager acceleration from a stop with the slightest throttle input; jumping into the PHEV from a traditional GLE requires a little readjustment to avoid leaping away from a stoplight. Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 19 Apr. 2023 But the IceBeanie does without requiring any special positioning or constant readjustments. Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of readjustment was in 1749

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“Readjustment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readjustment. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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