adjust
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).
to adapt oneself; become adapted: They had no problems in adjusting at the new school.
Origin of adjust
1synonym study For adjust
Other words for adjust
Other words from adjust
- mis·ad·just, verb
- o·ver·ad·just, verb
- pre·ad·just, verb (used with object)
- self-ad·just·ing, adjective
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How to use adjust in a sentence
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.
Use TikTok to build the perfect workout | Sandra Gutierrez G. | September 17, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe 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.
Fed leaves short-term interest rates unchanged at nearly zero | Lee Clifford | September 16, 2020 | FortuneBest 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.
Aaron Rodgers Is Playing Like Aaron Rodgers Again | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 16, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightSome of those changes are likely to be relatively minor, like producers adjusting their production strategies.
How the future of TV and streaming has – and hasn’t – been reshaped so far by 2020 | Tim Peterson | September 16, 2020 | DigidayWorst 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.
We Knew A Football Team Would Win In Week 1. But Maybe Not ‘Football Team.’ | Sara Ziegler (sara.ziegler@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 14, 2020 | FiveThirtyEight
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.
Tony La Russa Explains How To Make It To The World Series | Dave Pottruck | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 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 | THE DAILY BEASTAttending 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.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickIf the law attempted to adjust these cases, many more courts would be needed than now exist.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesShe was endeavoring to adjust the bunch of violets which had become loose from its fastening in her hair.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinAt 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!
The Red Year | Louis TracySpitzhase had begun to feel very uncomfortable, for now the miner proceeded to adjust the glass helmet to his head.
Black Diamonds | Mr Jkai
British Dictionary definitions for adjust
/ (əˈdʒʌst) /
(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)
Origin of adjust
1Derived forms of adjust
- adjustable, adjective
- adjustably, adverb
- adjuster, noun
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