Synonyms: adjustment, alteration, modification
Definition: the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
Similar words: change
Definition: the action of changing something
Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
Synonyms: readjustment, registration, adjustment
Definition: the act of adjusting something to match a standard
Similar words: standardisation, standardization, calibration
Definition: the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
Usage: the thermometer needed calibration
Synonyms: accommodation, adjustment, fitting
Definition: making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
Similar words: betterment, advance, improvement
Definition: a change for the better; progress in development
Synonyms: allowance, adjustment
Definition: an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
Usage: an allowance for profit
Similar words: recompense
Definition: payment or reward (as for service rendered)
Synonyms: adaptation, adaption, adjustment
Definition: the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
Similar words: organic process, biological process
Definition: a process occurring in living organisms