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adjustment

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

adjustment

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

adjustment is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, adjustment is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofadjustment

1noun
  • The action of adjusting something
  • The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration
  • The settling or balancing of a financial account

    Example: "The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee."

  • The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.

    Example: "When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult."

  • The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim

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