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adjust
[ uh-juhst ]
verb (used with object)
- to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate:
to adjust expenses to income.
- to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position:
to adjust an instrument.
- to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result:
to adjust our differences.
- Insurance. to determine the amount to be paid in settlement of (a claim).
- to systematize.
- Military. to correct the elevation or deflection of (a gun).
verb (used without object)
- to adapt oneself; become adapted:
They had no problems in adjusting at the new school.
adjust
/ əˈdʒʌst /
verb
- tr to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate
to adjust the television
- to adapt, as to a new environment, etc
- tr to put into order
- tr insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)
Derived Forms
- adˈjustable, adjective
- adˈjustably, adverb
- adˈjuster, noun
Other Words From
- misad·just verb
- over·ad·just verb
- pread·just verb (used with object)
- self-ad·justing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of adjust1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
After a hit, they would adjust the search to the most likely route from there.
How the polling firms and the media adjust to new realities also seems to be a rather long arc.
Have a plan but be flexible and adjust to emerging realities.
In the best cases, they model and teach how to adjust and adapt appropriately.
Attending a Mile High event is akin to being abruptly thrown into an ongoing play and having to adjust your behavior accordingly.
We must have motif first, then technique to adapt and adjust expression and to develop facility in the active agents.
If the law attempted to adjust these cases, many more courts would be needed than now exist.
She was endeavoring to adjust the bunch of violets which had become loose from its fastening in her hair.
At any rate why could not women be kept out of it and let men adjust their quarrel with the stern arbitrament of sword and gun!
Spitzhase had begun to feel very uncomfortable, for now the miner proceeded to adjust the glass helmet to his head.
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