adjustment

(ă-jŭst′mĕnt)

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1. Adaptation to a different environment; a person's relation to the environment and the self.
2. A change to improve function or condition.
3. A modification made to a tooth or a dental prosthesis to enhance fit, function, or the patient's acceptance.
4. A statistical manipulation of data.

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