adjustment
nounmasculine/ɐ.ˈʒuʃ.tɨ/high
a·jus·te
Definitions
1The act or process of adjusting; a small change made to correct or improve something.
A minor adjustment to the settings solved the problem.
The salary adjustment will be applied next month.
Common collocations
fine adjustmentmake an adjustmentprice adjustment
2An arrangement or contract, often informal.
They came to an agreement on how to split the costs.
The agreement between the two companies was signed yesterday.
Common collocations
reach an agreementverbal agreement
Etymology
Derivado do verbo 'ajustar', do latim 'adiuxtare' (aproximar, juntar).