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.
Origin of adjust
1350–1400; Middle English ajusten<Anglo-French ajuster,Old French aj(o)uster to make conform to, verbal derivative, with a-a-5, of juste right, just1, influenced in sense by ajouter, ajoster to add <Late Latin adjuxtāre;see ad-, joust
SYNONYMS FOR adjust
2 set; repair, fix.
3 arrange; rectify; reconcile.
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synonym study for adjust
1. Adjust,adapt,alter in their literal meanings imply making necessary or desirable changes (as in position, shape, or the like). To adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope.To adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin.To alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table.
OTHER WORDS FROM adjust
mis·ad·just,verbo·ver·ad·just,verbpre·ad·just,verb (used with object)self-ad·just·ing,adjective
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.
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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.
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Some of those changes are likely to be relatively minor, like producers adjusting their production strategies.
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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.
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Have a plan but be flexible and adjust to emerging realities.
Tony La Russa Explains How To Make It To The World Series|Dave Pottruck|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the best cases, they model and teach how to adjust and adapt appropriately.
Tony La Russa Explains How To Make It To The World Series|Dave Pottruck|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Attending a Mile High event is akin to being abruptly thrown into an ongoing play and having to adjust your behavior accordingly.
Join The Mile High (Dining) Club|Allison McNearney|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many of the boys had been drugged or tricked into coming to the center, and to watch them adjust was very difficult.
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Crumbs tried to adjust by closing stores, cutting costs, and seeking to license its name.
The Cupcake Boom’s Sugar High Finally Crashes|Daniel Gross|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
King Philip agreed to meet this council in a new attempt to adjust all their difficulties.
King Philip|John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Then he told her how to adjust her spark-gap and tune the instrument to any given wave-length.
The Young Wireless Operator--As a Fire Patrol|Lewis E. Theiss
In the case of rapid-fire guns explain how to adjust firing mechanism, percussion, and electric (if so equipped).
The Gunner's Examiner|Harold E. Cloke
She wandered from room to room, aimlessly, trying to adjust herself to their solitude.
Sanctuary|Edith Wharton
It is, therefore, a problem to adjust relative demands to supplies of the different products.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
British Dictionary definitions for adjust
adjust
/ (əˈdʒʌst) /
verb
(tr)to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulateto adjust the television
to adapt, as to a new environment, etc
(tr)to put into order
(tr)insuranceto determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)