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View synonyms for adjusted

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.



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Other Words From

  • misad·justed adjective
  • quasi-ad·justed adjective
  • unad·justed adjective
  • well-ad·justed adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of adjusted1

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

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Example Sentences

And as he adjusted to this change in circumstances, he screamed at himself a second time: Wait!

Many advocates want those changed, adjusted, or bolstered, and the only way to do that is to open up the bill and reauthorize it.

The median household income in inflation-adjusted dollars back in 1987 was… well, what do you think?

A predictable, inflation-adjusted minimum wage would make business planning easier.

With a total of $289 million (adjusted for inflation), it is the highest-grossing silent film of all time.

Drawing the settee closer to the light, he opened the great volume across his knees and adjusted his spectacles.

He adjusted his neat tie, replaced the mirror, knocked at the door and entered the room of the Assistant Commissioner.

Amy adjusted the earphones while her friend manipulated the slides on the tuning coil.

He glanced at the watch upon his wrist, adjusted his monocle, and said something in an undertone to the captain.

She adjusted it, sticking the hat pin through the heavy coil of hair with some deliberation.

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