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ESLPod_0904_WE_1482 Working Overseas The word "adjustment," in this podcast, means the process of adapting to a new environment or new conditions, especially when beginning to live in another country or culture: "Learning to make eye contact with everyone was a difficult adjustment when Yukiko first moved to the United States." An "adjustment" can also be a change in someone's behavior or thoughts: "He needs an attitude adjustment." Or, "The merger marked a period of adjustment for all the employees." When talking about finances, an "adjustment" is a credit or debit used to make something match: "At the end of the month, the bookkeeper makes small adjustments so that the accounts are correct." Finally, an "adjustment" can be a small repair or a small change to the settings of a machine: "If we make a small adjustment in the treble and bass, this song will sound so much better."

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ESLPod 904 adjustment Business | Travel

Id	ESLPod_0904_WE_1482
Episode Id	ESLPod 904
Episode Title	Working Overseas
Phrase	adjustment
Text	The word "adjustment," in this podcast, means the process of adapting to a new environment or new conditions, especially when beginning to live in another country or culture: "Learning to make eye contact with everyone was a difficult adjustment when Yukiko first moved to the United States." An "adjustment" can also be a change in someone's behavior or thoughts: "He needs an attitude adjustment." Or, "The merger marked a period of adjustment for all the employees." When talking about finances, an "adjustment" is a credit or debit used to make something match: "At the end of the month, the bookkeeper makes small adjustments so that the accounts are correct." Finally, an "adjustment" can be a small repair or a small change to the settings of a machine: "If we make a small adjustment in the treble and bass, this song will sound so much better."
Topics	Business \| Travel

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