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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)
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Derived Forms
- adˈjustably, adverb
- adˈjuster, noun
- adˈjustable, adjective
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Other Words From
- misad·just verb
- over·ad·just verb
- pread·just verb (used with object)
- self-ad·justing adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adjust1
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Example Sentences
A great workout tiktok will tell you how to adjust these numbers to match your fitness level, but simply having a concrete idea of what to do and how many times to do it will prevent you from overworking or injuring yourself.
The Federal Reserve adjusted its inflation target to seek price increases above 2% annually, a move that will likely keep interest rates low for years to come.
Best games of Aaron Rodgers’s NFL career according to FiveThirtyEight’s quarterback Elo ratings, relative to an average starterQB Elo ratings are based on passing and rushing performance, adjusted for the quality of opposing defense.
Some of those changes are likely to be relatively minor, like producers adjusting their production strategies.
Worst games of Carson Wentz’s NFL career according to FiveThirtyEight’s quarterback Elo ratings, relative to an average starterQB Elo ratings are based on passing and rushing performance, adjusted for the quality of opposing defense.
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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More About Adjust
What does adjust mean?
To adjust is to change something so that it fits or adapts to something else or to its environment, as in Macky adjusted the menu so that it included more healthy dishes.
To adjust is also to fix or put into a correct position or state, as in Adjust the radio dial, please, so that the station comes in clearly.
To adjust also means to put into a satisfactory state, as in Laird adjusted the pitch of his voice to blend in better with the rest of the choir.
Adjust can also be used as a synonym for adapt and can be used in reference to people, animals, or objects. For example, if you move to a new city, you may need time to adjust to your new home, learning what’s available and where everything is.
Example: Adjust the speakers so that they are facing the audience.
Where does adjust come from?
The first records of the term adjust come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Old French ajouster, meaning “to make conform to.” When something adjusts, it conforms to a request, its surroundings, or certain requirements.
Adjust also has a couple specialized meanings. In chiropractic care, the chiropractor may adjust certain parts of your neck or spine in order to improve joint movement in that area. When an insurance company adjusts your claim, it determines the amount of money you will receive for the claim.
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What are some other forms related to adjust?
- adjustable (adjective, noun)
- adjustability (noun)
- overadjust (verb)
- adjusted (adjective, verb)
- self-adjusting (adjective)
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How is adjust used in real life?
Adjust has several meanings related to fixing or changing.
Be you. They’ll adjust.
— Unkonfined (@unkonfined) July 28, 2020
An ex-Radio 2 host writes…
So thank you all for all the wonderful comments here. Quite moved by it all. I’ve done a daily national BBC show for 31 years solid so this might take a while to adjust to…anyway the new radio show will be announced in January. It will be startling.— Simon Mayo 🇺🇦 (@simonmayo) December 22, 2018
Life forces us to start over all the time. You either panic or adjust. Choose wisely.
— Skye Townsend (@SkyeTownsend) November 10, 2019
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Is adjust used correctly in the following sentence?
The schedule was adjusted with no changes.
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