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n. - The act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances); The act of adjusting something to match a standard.

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  • Perhaps it might be called a readjustment; surely Ms. Rice would approve of such semantics.
  • My readjustment will be a slow process and should involve a gentle transition away from the media spotlight.
  • A "readjustment" of inheritance tax threshold in line with falling prices.
  • The 'readjustment' into a new Full Spectrum Economy will take an investment of time, money, education and creativity.
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