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aggiustamento

adjustment

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Also means

settlement

Usage Note

Aggiustamento derives from aggiustare (to fix, adjust). In economics it refers to a market or policy adjustment. In everyday usage it can also mean a small repair or tweak: fare un aggiustamento (to make an adjustment). The double 'g' is pronounced with a brief hold. The more colloquial ritocco is used for minor cosmetic adjustments, while aggiustamento tends toward technical or formal contexts.

Examples

"Serve un piccolo aggiustamento al piano."

Natural Translation

A small adjustment to the plan is needed.

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