adjustment device

[/əˈdʒʌstmənt dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: adjustment devices
dispositivo de ajuste
1. A mechanical or electronic instrument or mechanism designed to alter, regulate, or fine-tune the position, tension, alignment, or operation of equipment or machinery
The adjustment device on the microscope allows for precise focusing of the specimen.
O dispositivo de ajuste do microscópio permite o foco preciso da amostra.
2. A component that enables calibration or modification of settings in equipment to achieve desired performance or specifications
The dentist used an adjustment device to calibrate the dental drill's speed.
O dentista usou um dispositivo de ajuste para calibrar a velocidade da broca dentária.
This is a technical term widely used in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian industrial contexts, it's commonly found in technical manuals and equipment documentation. The term reflects the global standardization of industrial vocabulary across Portuguese and English-speaking markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adjusting mechanismregulating devicecalibration tooltuning devicealignment tool
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed componentstatic partimmovable element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivo de ajuste
Standard term used in technical and industrial contexts
São Paulo
dispositivo de ajuste / mecanismo de regulação
Industrial hub usage; both terms are common
Portugal
dispositivo de ajuste / mecanismo de regulação
European Portuguese uses same terminology with slight pronunciation differences
General American
adjustment device / adjustment mechanism
Preferred in technical documentation and manufacturing

Related Words

adjustmentcalibrationmechanismregulatoralignmentfine-tuning

Related Idioms & Phrases

fine-tune with an adjustment device
make adjustments using a device
calibrate using an adjustment mechanism
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