slowadjustment
nounUK /ˌsləʊ.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
US /ˌsloʊ.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
A slow adjustment is when you take your time to get used to something new.
The slowadjustment to her new school helped Mia feel calm and safe.
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2. A machine setting that changes very slowly over time.
The slowadjustment of the thermostat kept the room from getting too hot.
3. The process of slowly fixing a small problem.
A slowadjustment to the bike's brakes made it stop smoothly.
4. A calm and unhurried way of getting used to a new place.
His slowadjustment to the noisy city took a few weeks.