{
    "term": "adjustment",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "academic": true,
    "ox5000": true,
    "cefr": "c1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it",
            "sensetop": "adjustment (to something)",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I've made a few adjustments to the design."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some adjustment of the lens may be necessary."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The dosage may need adjustment to suit the individual."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The mechanic made the necessary adjustments to the engine."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after adjustment for inflation)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a few minor adjustments to the schedule"
                },
                {
                    "text": "adjustments in the exchange rates"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["delicate", "fine", "minor"],
                "verb + adjustment": ["make", "need", "require"],
                "preposition": ["adjustment for", "adjustment in", "adjustment to"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a change in the way a person behaves or thinks",
            "sensetop": "adjustment (to something)",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She went through a period of emotional adjustment after her marriage broke up."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The process of adjustment to life in another country can be very difficult."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There was a long period of adjustment under the new boss."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["successful", "emotional", "personal"],
                "preposition": ["adjustment to"],
                "phrases": ["a period of adjustment", "the process of adjustment"]
            }
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/əˈdʒʌstmənt/",
                "audio": "ad/adjustment/adjustment__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/əˈdʒʌstmənt/",
                "audio": "ad/adjustment/adjustment__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}