different between disposal vs adjustment

English

Alternative forms

• disposall (obsolete)

Etymology

dispose +? -al.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): [d?s?p??z??]
• Rhymes: -??z?l

Noun

disposal (countable and uncountable, plural disposals)

1. (countable) An arrangement, categorization or classification of things.
2. (countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
   1. (countable, Australian rules football) A kick or a handball of the ball during a game.
   • 2019 In the mix: Who's pushing for selection for round eight? Australian Football League, 7 May 2019. Accessed 8 May 2019.

     Lewy Taylor was quiet against the Swans with just seven disposals but hit the mark with a couple of kicks inside 50 during the crucial last quarter.

3. (uncountable) The power to use something or someone.

Related terms

• disposition

Translations

English

Etymology

From French ajustement, or else adjust +? -ment.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??d??st.m?nt/

Noun

adjustment (countable and uncountable, plural adjustments)

1. The action of adjusting something
2. The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration
3. The settling or balancing of a financial account

4. The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.

5. The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim

Synonyms

• change
• correction
• modification

Related terms

• adjustable
• adjuster

Translations

See also

• adjustment on Wikipedia.Wikipedia