The word "adjustment" comes from the Latin word "adjustare" which means "to make right." It was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe the process of making something conform to a standard or of making something suitable for a particular purpose. It is derived from the prefix "ad-" meaning "to" or "towards" and "justus" meaning "just" or "correct". The noun "adjustment" refers to the act of making something suitable or conform to a standard or to adapt it to a new condition or situation. It can be used in various context such as adjusting a machine, adjusting to a new environment, adjusting to a new way of life, and many others. It implies a process of bringing something in line with a desired state or condition.