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Modify vs Adjustment - What's the difference?

modify | adjustment |

As a verb modify

is to make partial changes to.

As a noun adjustment is

a small change; a minor correction; a modification.

modify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To make partial changes to.
  • To be or become modified.

    • Synonyms

    * adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

    Related terms

    * modification * modifier

    References

    * *

    adjustment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a small change; a minor correction; a modification
    • The credit card company made an adjustment to my account to waive the late fee.
  • The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
    • When Jim graduated, he found adjustment to the working world difficult.

    Synonyms

    * change * correction * modification

    Related terms

    * adjustable * adjuster

    See also

    * (wikipedia)