readjustment

noun
UK /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstmənt/
US /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstmənt/

A readjustment is when you change something a little to make it fit or work better.

After moving to a new house, the family needed a readjustment to their daily routine.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of getting used to a new situation or environment.

Her readjustment to school life after the long holiday took a few weeks.

3. A small change made to a machine or system so it works correctly again.

The mechanic made a readjustment to the engine to stop the strange noise.

4. A change in the way money, prices, or plans are set.

The readjustment of the budget helped the club save money.