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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The Rams anticipated these expenses and adjusted spending to put themselves in position to lock in their top relatively young talent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Analysts polled by FactSet expected adjusted earnings of 40 cents a share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.82.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Phreesia’s adjusted Ebitda target for the year ahead is around $130 million, representing a 28% annual increase and implying shares are trading at just four times enterprise value or six times forward price to earnings.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Around him, crews adjusted lights and cameras, setting up for the president’s final broadcast.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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