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adjustment vs change

change vs adjustment

adjustment and change both are nouns.

adjustment is not a verb while change is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adjustment Yes No No No
change Yes No Yes No
As nouns, change is a hypernym of adjustment; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than adjustment:
  • adjustment: the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
  • change: the action of changing something
adjustment (noun) change (noun)
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) the action of changing something
the act of adjusting something to match a standard a different or fresh set of clothes
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances a thing that is different
an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances a difference that is usually pleasant
the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
adjustment (verb) change (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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