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{
"term": "adjustment",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"academic": true,
"ox5000": true,
"cefr": "c1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it",
"sensetop": "adjustment (to something)",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I've made a few adjustments to the design."
},
{
"text": "Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary."
},
{
"text": "The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual."
},
{
"text": "The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine."
},
{
"text": "a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)"
},
{
"text": "a few minor adjustments to the schedule"
},
{
"text": "adjustments in the exchange rates"
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["delicate", "fine", "minor"],
"verb + adjustment": ["make", "need", "require"],
"preposition": ["adjustment for", "adjustment in", "adjustment to"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "a change in the way a person behaves or thinks",
"sensetop": "adjustment (to something)",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up."
},
{
"text": "The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult."
},
{
"text": "There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["successful", "emotional", "personal"],
"preposition": ["adjustment to"],
"phrases": ["a period of adjustment", "the process of adjustment"]
}
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/əˈdʒʌstmənt/",
"audio": "ad/adjustment/adjustment__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/əˈdʒʌstmənt/",
"audio": "ad/adjustment/adjustment__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": null
}