n. [ Cf. F. ajustement. See Adjust. ] 1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation. [ 1913 Webster ]
Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. Bispham. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The operation of bringing all the parts of an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or out of adjustment. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement; adaptation; disposition. [ 1913 Webster ]