adaptation / adjustment
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adaptation
The process of changing in order to adapt to new conditions, a new environment, or new requirements.
Die Anpassung an das Leben in einem neuen Land kann schwierig sein.
Adapting to life in a new country can be difficult.
adaptation
In biology, the evolutionary process by which living organisms adapt to their environment in order to improve their chances of survival.
Die Tarnung des Chamäleons ist ein perfektes Beispiel für die Anpassung an seine Umgebung.
The chameleon's camouflage is a perfect example of adaptation to its surroundings.
adjustment
The technical change or adjustment of a device, software, or system to make it suitable for a specific purpose or situation.
Nach der Anpassung der Bildeinstellungen war die Qualität viel besser.
After adjusting the picture settings, the quality was much better.
'Anpassung' (adaptation/adjustment) is the noun corresponding to the separable verb 'anpassen' (to adapt/adjust). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of adapting or adjusting.
Man muss die Helligkeit des Bildschirms anpassen.
You have to adjust the brightness of the screen.
The noun 'Anpassung' (adaptation/adjustment) is very often used with the preposition 'an' and the accusative to indicate the target of the adaptation.
Die Anpassung an die neue Software war für die Mitarbeiter nicht einfach.
Adapting to the new software was not easy for the employees.
The context makes clear what kind of adaptation or adjustment is meant. If it is about people and culture, the social meaning is meant. With animals and plants, it is the biological one, and with devices or software, the technical one.
Die Anpassung an die Höhe ist für Bergsteiger sehr wichtig.
Adaptation to the altitude is very important for mountain climbers.
In a social context, people often speak of 'Anpassung an eine neue Situation' (adaptation to a new situation), 'an eine andere Kultur' (to another culture), or 'an das Arbeitsumfeld' (to the work environment).
Ihre schnelle Anpassung an die neuen Aufgaben hat den Chef beeindruckt.
Her quick adaptation to the new tasks impressed the boss.
In technical contexts, the formulation 'eine Anpassung vornehmen' (to make an adjustment) is often used. People also speak of 'Anpassung von Einstellungen' (adjustment of settings) or 'Anpassung der Lautstärke' (adjustment of the volume).
Der Techniker musste einige Anpassungen am System vornehmen.
The technician had to make some adjustments to the system.
attitude / setting
When setting up a device or program, both „Einstellung“ and „Anpassung“ can be correct. „Einstellung“ usually means selecting existing values or options, while „Anpassung“ emphasizes a technical change or adjustment for a specific purpose. Use „Einstellung“ for available options and „Anpassung“ for targeted changes.
Für den Einsatz im Freien war eine Anpassung der Software nötig.
The software needed to be adjusted for outdoor use.
Mit der Einstellung für große Schrift kann ich den Text besser lesen.
With the large-text setting, I can read the text more easily.
