readjustment

[ ree-uh-juhst-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act of readjusting or the state of being readjusted.
2. Finance. a rearrangement in the financial structure of a corporation, usually less drastic than a reorganization.

Word History and Origins

Origin of readjustment¹

First recorded in 1765–75; readjust + -ment

Example Sentences

Some will never return -– members of Parliament who are retiring or who lose their seats on July 4 face an abrupt readjustment to life outside politics.

From Seattle Times

“It was just a constant readjustment of medication and best efforts to get him to take it consistently.”

From Seattle Times

After a quick readjustment, his rushed attempt cannoned off the post and the game was drawn.

From BBC

They had to do a huge readjustment in their understanding of me, so that’s not easy for parents.

From New York Times

These smaller quakes decrease over time and are part of the fault's readjustment process following the original quake.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• adjustment
• reconstruction
• rehabilitation