Adjustment vs Modification vs Variation

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Adjustment

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)C1noun

Modification

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Variation

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun
 AdjustmentModificationVariation
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdʒʌstmənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌveriˈeɪʃn/"]/
BedeutungA small change made to improve something.A change made to something.A way something is different from something else.
BeispielI've made a few adjustments to the design.Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.The experiment showed a significant variation in the results based on the temperature.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1C1B2
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 adjustmentconsiderable, extensive, major, involve, need, require, with modification, without modification, modification inconsiderable, dramatic, enormous, amount, degree, level, reflect, show, find, occur, variation according to, variation across, variation among, a range of variation, a variation on a theme, considerable, dramatic, enormous, amount, degree, level, reflect, show, find, occur, variation according to, variation across, variation among, a range of variation, a variation on a theme
Antonymestagnation, fixationstandardization, unchanged, consistencyuniformity, sameness, 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.Confused with 'modification' and 'modification's', Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Overusing in informal settingsConfused with 'variety' — 'variation' refers to differences, while 'variety' refers to many kinds., Using it in place of 'change' — 'variation' implies differences, not necessarily changes., Mixing up singular and plural forms — remember to use 'variations' when talking about more than one.
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.Used in formal and technical contexts, like science or business. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific changes.Use 'variation' when discussing differences in types or amounts. It's appropriate in academic settings, but can also be used in casual conversations about options or alternatives.

Häufige Fragen: Adjustment vs Modification vs Variation

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Adjustment, Modification und Variation?

Adjustment: A small change made to improve something. Modification: A change made to something. Variation: A way something is different from something else.

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

Adjustment: C1, Modification: C1, Variation: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Adjustment, Modification und Variation?

Adjustment: noun, Modification: noun, Variation: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Adjustment: I've made a few adjustments to the design. Modification: Considerable modification of the existing system is needed. Variation: The experiment showed a significant variation in the results based on the temperature.

Kann ich Adjustment, Modification und Variation austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Adjustment, Modification und Variation 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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