adjusted

[uh-juhs-tid]

adjective

1. arranged or fitted properly.

   Properly adjusted shelving will accommodate books of various heights.

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of adjusted¹

First recorded in 1665–75; adjust + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Analysts had forecast adjusted Ebitda of 649.4 million euros, according to Visible Alpha.

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Stripping out exceptional items, adjusted earnings fell nearly 10 percent but still exceeded market expectations.

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Robinson Worldwide’s adjusted earnings of $1.40 a hare for the third quarter exceed Wall Street expectations.

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On an adjusted basis, which excludes one-off costs and exceptional items, earnings came to $1.03 a share.

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Stripping out one-time items, adjusted earnings were 32 cents a share, far exceeding Wall Street expectations of 18 cents a share, according to FactSet.

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Related Words

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• qualified 
• willing