ad'juster

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adjust (əˈdʒʌst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate: to adjust the television
2.  to adapt, as to a new environment, etc
3.  (tr) to put into order
4.  (tr) insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)
 
[C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, just]
 
ad'justable
 
adj
 
ad'justably
 
adv
 
ad'juster
 
n

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