LoginAdjust vs. Adapt
Both verbs are concerned with making changes to make something better, but how are they different?
Both 'adjust' and 'adapt' mean to make changes in something in order to make it work in new conditions or to make it suitable for a specific purpose. However, the scope of changes implied by 'adjust' is smaller and slighter. This lesson will explore the difference between these two verbs.
Scope of Changes
'Adjust' refers to making small changes or fine-tuning something in order to achieve a better fit or better serve a purpose. It often implies modifying or altering a specific aspect or element of a system, process, or situation. Adjustment is typically focused on specific details or parameters, aiming to optimize or fine-tune a situation without fundamentally changing its core elements. 'Adapt', on the other hand, involves more significant changes or modifications to oneself, a system, or a behavior to make it suitable for new or different circumstances. It implies a more comprehensive and profound transformation in response to a changing environment or context. Here are some examples:
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The company had to
The company had to
The two verbs can be used interchangeably but adjust implies making smaller changes.
She had to
She had to
Timeframe
'Adjust' typically implies changes that occur relatively quickly and may be reversible or temporary, aiming to address specific needs or issues. 'Adapt', on the other hand, often indicates a more gradual or long-term process of transforming behaviors, systems, or strategies to suit a new context or overcome challenges.
The coach
The company
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