final adjustment

noun phrase
UK /ˈfaɪ.nəl əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
US /ˈfaɪ.nəl əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

The last small change you make to fix something.

After the final adjustment, the chair was the right height.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The last change made to an account or bill so the total is correct.

The accountant made a final adjustment to the invoice before sending it.

3. A last change to a machine or device so it works properly.

The mechanic made a final adjustment to the engine.

4. A last change to a plan or schedule.

We made a final adjustment to the travel plan.