adjusted

[ uh-juhs-tid ]

adjective

1. arranged or fitted properly:

   Properly adjusted shelving will accommodate books of various heights.

2. adapted to surroundings or circumstances (often used in combination):

   a well-adjusted child.

Other Words From

• misad·justed adjective
• quasi-ad·justed adjective
• unad·justed adjective
• well-ad·justed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adjusted¹

First recorded in 1665–75; adjust + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Shops and the stock market opened late on Thursday to reduce traffic congestion, and authorities adjusted public transport operating hours and put more than a dozen spare trains on standby in case of breakdowns.

From BBC

But funding across NASA, adjusted for inflation, has plummeted from its Apollo-era high and remained essentially flat for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

It is understood there is no cause for alarm - and her plans are being adjusted to avoid any setback after recovering from a bug.

From BBC

Adjusted for inflation, that would be nearly $192 million today.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, she adjusted to gusty winds and fast greens to make five straight birdies from holes 8-12 and pull away from the field.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• able
• adapted
• arranged
• groomed
• inclined
• planned
• processed
• qualified
• willing