noun
1 small change made
ADJECTIVE
▪ delicate , fine , minor , slight , small
▪ important , major , significant
▪ appropriate , necessary
▪ automatic
▪ financial
VERB + ADJUSTMENT
▪ make
▪
The mechanic made the necessary ~s to the engine.
▪ need , require
▪
The dosage may need ~ to suit the individual.
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ for
▪
a cut of 1.5% in real terms (after ~ for inflation)
▪ ~ in
▪
~s in the exchange rates
▪ ~ to
▪
a few minor ~s to the schedule
2 process of changing
ADJECTIVE
▪ successful
▪ emotional , personal , social
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ to
▪
The company's ~ to the new markets has been successful.
PHRASES
▪ a period of ~
▪
There was a long period of ~ under the new boss.
▪ the process of ~
▪
The process of ~ to life in another country can be very difficult.