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

However, the quantum properties of the fuel would be adjusted for peak efficiency using an existing process known as spin polarization.

From Science Daily

The Palestinian official told the BBC that the Hamas negotiators had adjusted their presence in the region and were keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassment for host countries.

From BBC

In other words, it was so widely anticipated that borrowing costs had already been adjusted accordingly.

From BBC

He hopes that future studies will examine the discrepancy in results from private and government clinics and see if approaches to treatment programs need to be adjusted based on the populations they are serving.

From Science Daily

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

Related Words

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