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
Explanation
Something that is adjusted is altered or fixed slightly to better go with the needs of what's around it. When you move to a new place, it takes a little while to get adjusted or used to the new environment. If you lose weight you might have to get your pants adjusted or altered slightly to fit and look better. If you have a well-adjusted personality, you are someone who can get adjusted or situated to a particular set of circumstances easily and without much fuss. As you can see, the meaning of the word can be adjusted or altered slightly, depending on what context it's used in.
Vocabulary lists containing adjusted
"The Fun They Had"
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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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Example Sentences
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A 4% recommended withdrawal rate, a common guideline, suggests you could withdraw just $20,000 per year, adjusted for inflation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026
They also adjusted for factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, education, smoking, alcohol use, diet, and family history of CVD and cancer.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
The asset manager posted better-than-expected adjusted earnings and revenue in the first quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The company said it now expects adjusted earnings between 8 cents and 10 cents a share, down from a range of 28 cents to 32 cents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Swanson gradually adjusted to the environment, so unlike the volcanoes he was used to in Hawaii.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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