Adjustment vs Correction vs Modification

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Adjustment

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)C1noun

Correction

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Modification

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
 AdjustmentCorrectionModification
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈrekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/
BedeutungA small change made to improve something.A change made to fix a mistake.A change made to something.
BeispielI've made a few adjustments to the design.I've made a few small corrections to your report.Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1C1C1
Wortartnounnounnoun
Kollokationendelicate, fine, minor, make, need, require, adjustment for, adjustment in, adjustment to, successful, emotional, personal, adjustment to, a period of adjustment, the process of adjustmentminor, small, necessary, make, need, require, fluid, for correction, correction to, minor, small, necessary, make, need, require, fluid, for correction, correction toconsiderable, extensive, major, involve, need, require, with modification, without modification, modification in
Antonymestagnation, fixationerror, mistake, incorrectnessstandardization, unchanged, consistency
Häufige FehlerConfused 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.Confusing 'correction' with 'corrections' when referring to multiple changes., Using 'correction' as a verb instead of a noun., Improperly using 'correction' without specifying what is being corrected.Confused with 'modification' and 'modification's', Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Overusing in informal settings
Hinweise zur VerwendungCommonly 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 in academic and professional contexts when discussing mistakes or changes. Avoid in casual conversations unless necessary.Used in formal and technical contexts, like science or business. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific changes.

Häufige Fragen: Adjustment vs Correction vs Modification

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adjustment, Correction und Modification?

Adjustment: A small change made to improve something. Correction: A change made to fix a mistake. Modification: A change made to something.

Sind Adjustment, Correction und Modification auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Adjustment: C1, Correction: C1, Modification: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Adjustment, Correction und Modification?

Adjustment: noun, Correction: noun, Modification: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Adjustment: I've made a few adjustments to the design. Correction: I've made a few small corrections to your report. Modification: Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.

Kann ich Adjustment, Correction und Modification austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adjustment, Correction 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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