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.
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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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Housing starts across Canada came in at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate in September of 248,896 units, a 2.8% rise from the month before, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
I adjusted my button-down collar in my hallway mirror, having agreed to meet Barry at Outback Steakhouse in La Habra.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The sales projections are adjusted to calendar years for companies whose fiscal reporting periods don’t match the calendar.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service calculates tax due on your Social Security based on your “combined income,” which consists of your adjusted gross income, tax-exempt interest, and half of your annual Social Security benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Hesterfowl reached up and adjusted the blue-flamed candle inside a swaying lantern.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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