The action of adjusting something
The assessment, by an insurance company, of a claim; the settlement of such a claim
The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration
The behavioural process of balancing conflicting needs, or needs against obstacles in the environment.
The settling or balancing of a financial account
The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.