Ad*just"ment (-ment), n. [Cf. F. ajustement. See Adjust.]
1. The act of
adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation.
Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned.
Paley.
2. (Law) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement
of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. Bispham.
3. The operation of bringing all the parts of
an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or
out of adjustment.
Syn. -- Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement; adaptation; disposition.
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