adjusted Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
   adjust; set; correct.
   
   • Adjust the clock, please
   • correct the alignment of the front wheels
2. verb place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
   line up; align; adjust; aline.
   
   • align the car with the curb
   • align the sheets of paper on the table
3. verb adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
   conform; adjust; adapt.
   
   • We must adjust to the bad economic situation
4. verb make correspondent or conformable
   adjust.
   
   • Adjust your eyes to the darkness
5. verb decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
   adjust.
   
6. adjective altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
   
   • an adjusted insurance claim
   • the car runs more smoothly with the timing adjusted
7. adjective adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability
   
8. adjective satellite having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment
   familiarized; familiarised.
   
9. adjective satellite (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted
   
   • for my wedding I had my mother's wedding dress altered to fit me

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