Adaptation vs Adjustment vs Change vs Modification

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Adaptation

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)C1noun

Adjustment

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)C1noun

Change

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1verb

Modification

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
 AdaptationAdjustmentChangeModification
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/","/əˈdæpʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/
BedeutungA change made to fit into a new situation or environment.A small change made to improve something.to make something differentA change made to something.
Beispielthe adaptation of buildings for military purposesI've made a few adjustments to the design.I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1C1A1C1
Wortartnounnounverbnoun
Kollokationensuccessful, special, evolutionary, make, occur, adaptation for, adaptation of, adaptation to, a process of adaptation, cinematic, film, movie, develop, direct, film, adaptation ofdelicate, fine, minor, make, need, require, adjustment for, adjustment in, adjustment to, successful, emotional, personal, adjustment to, a period of adjustment, the process of adjustmentconsiderably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognitionconsiderable, extensive, major, involve, need, require, with modification, without modification, modification in
Antonymestagnation, inflexibilitystagnation, fixationremain, staystandardization, unchanged, consistency
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'adapt' (verb) and 'adaptation' (noun)., Using 'adaptation' when 'adjustment' is more appropriate in everyday conversation., Mixing up 'adaptation' with synonyms like 'modification' without considering context.Confused with 'adjust' which is a verb., Using it as a countable noun when it’s often uncountable., Misplacing it in a sentence, making it unclear.Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.Confused with 'modification' and 'modification's', Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Overusing in informal settings
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'adaptation' when discussing changes in behavior, processes, or materials. It can often refer to environmental or biological contexts. More formal contexts might use it in literature or biology discussions.Commonly used when discussing changes or improvements in various contexts, such as work or personal life. It's neutral and suitable for both formal and informal situations.Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.Used in formal and technical contexts, like science or business. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific changes.

Häufige Fragen: Adaptation vs Adjustment vs Change vs Modification

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adaptation, Adjustment, Change und Modification?

Adaptation: A change made to fit into a new situation or environment. Adjustment: A small change made to improve something. Change: to make something different Modification: A change made to something.

Sind Adaptation, Adjustment, Change und Modification auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Adaptation: C1, Adjustment: C1, Change: A1, Modification: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Adaptation, Adjustment, Change und Modification?

Adaptation: noun, Adjustment: noun, Change: verb, Modification: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Adaptation: the adaptation of buildings for military purposes Adjustment: I've made a few adjustments to the design. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. Modification: Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.

Kann ich Adaptation, Adjustment, Change und Modification austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adaptation, Adjustment, Change und Modification sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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