readaptation

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  1. adaptation
  2. readjustment
  3. adjustment
Noun
  • But this year, literary adaptations of classics are once again having a moment as audiences embrace fresh takes on familiar stories.
    — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sean Lavery, who was a writer on comedies Cougar Town and Crossing Swords, has been set to pen the adaptation, which is being developed as a feature.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptation
Noun
  • These nuclei absorb laser light only when the frequency is precisely matched, allowing any decrease in absorption to trigger an automatic frequency readjustment.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This may be a helpful readjustment for your husband.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Definition of readjustment
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  • Ongoing care may be as simple as assessing how the patient is responding to their dosage and whether an adjustment is appropriate.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The lawmakers pointed to signal adjustments made to comply with federal rules protecting the Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustment
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“Readaptation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readaptation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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