Adjustment and Deviation

Adjustment

Adjustment noun - The act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation.
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Synonyms for Adjustment

Deviation and adjustment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Adjustment".

Deviation

Deviation noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

Adjustment and deviation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adjustment" instead a noun "Deviation".

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small small adjustment small deviation
serious serious adjustment serious deviation
little little adjustment little deviation
tiny tiny adjustment tiny deviation
Other adjectives: slight, necessary, minor, temporary, unnecessary, significant, unusual, above, basic.
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