adjusted
Americanadjective
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arranged or fitted properly.
Properly adjusted shelving will accommodate books of various heights.
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adapted to surroundings or circumstances (often used in combination).
a well-adjusted child.
Other Word Forms
- misadjusted adjective
- quasi-adjusted adjective
- unadjusted adjective
- well-adjusted adjective
Etymology
Origin of adjusted
Example Sentences
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But that seemingly benign outlook contrasts with the more difficult spending environment detailed by several companies, as well as retail sales which were flat on a seasonally adjusted basis in December.
From MarketWatch
In other words, they examined how consistently children performed and whether they adjusted their approach after making mistakes.
From Science Daily
Those who adjusted their timing experienced several meaningful changes.
From Science Daily
Decline in home sales in January, the largest fall in four years, to a seasonally adjusted 3.9 million.
From Barron's
Decline in home sales in January, the largest fall in four years, to a seasonally adjusted 3.9 million.
From Barron's
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