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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.
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- to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result:
to adjust our differences.
Synonyms: , ,
- 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
/ əˈ»åÏôÊŒ²õ³Ù /
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
- ²¹»åˈÂá³Ü²õ³Ù²¹²ú±ô±ð, adjective
- ²¹»åˈÂá³Ü²õ³Ù²¹²ú±ô²â, adverb
- ²¹»åˈÂá³Ü²õ³Ù±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³¾¾±²õa»å·Âá³Ü²õ³Ù verb
- ´Çv±ð°ù·²¹»å·Âá³Ü²õ³Ù verb
- ±è°ù±ða»å·Âá³Ü²õ³Ù verb (used with object)
- ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-²¹»å·Âá³Ü²õ³Ùi²Ô²µ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of adjust1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of adjust1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Practically overnight, I had to adjust to how my new glasses slid down my nose and the way the elastics tethered to my braces snapped like rubber bands in a junk drawer.
Social Security started adjusting benefits and making retroactive payments at the end of February.
The Social Security Administration says most affected people will see their adjusted payments starting in April.
Much to my surprise, I am supposed to use the purchase price from 25 years ago as my adjusted cost basis.
Meanwhile, the soil was mixed and “matured†at a site in Lopez Canyon north of Pacoima, where it has been analyzed and adjusted to make sure the pH levels and chemical compounds are balanced.
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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)
What are some synonyms for adjust?
What are some words that share a root or word element with adjust?Ìý
What are some words that often get used in discussing adjust?
How is adjust used in real life?
Adjust has several meanings related to fixing or changing.
Be you. They’ll adjust.
— Unkonfined (@unkonfined)
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)
Life forces us to start over all the time. You either panic or adjust. Choose wisely.
— Skye Townsend (@SkyeTownsend)
Try using adjust!
Is adjust used correctly in the following sentence?
The schedule was adjusted with no changes.
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