adjust
Use Adjust in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income.
2.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument.
3.
to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences.
4.
Insurance. to determine the amount to be paid in settlement of (a claim).
5.
to systematize.
verb (used without object)
7.
to adapt oneself; become adapted: They had no problems in adjusting at the new school.
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English ajusten < Anglo-French ajuster, Old French aj(o)uster to make conform to, verbal derivative, with a- a-5, of juste right, just1, influenced in sense by ajouter, ajoster to add < Late Latin adjuxtāre; see ad-, juxta-
1350–1400; Middle English ajusten < Anglo-French ajuster, Old French aj(o)uster to make conform to, verbal derivative, with a- a-5, of juste right, just1, influenced in sense by ajouter, ajoster to add < Late Latin adjuxtāre; see ad-, juxta-
Related forms
mis·ad·just, verb
o·ver·ad·just, verb
pre·ad·just, verb (used with object)
self-ad·just·ing, adjective
Synonyms
2. set; repair, fix. Adjust, adapt, alter in their literal meanings imply making necessary or desirable changes (as in position, shape, or the like). To adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope. To adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin. To alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table. 3. arrange; rectify; reconcile.
2. set; repair, fix. Adjust, adapt, alter in their literal meanings imply making necessary or desirable changes (as in position, shape, or the like). To adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope. To adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin. To alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table. 3. arrange; rectify; reconcile.
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adjust (əˈdʒʌst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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, | |
| ad'justable | |
| —adj | |
| ad'justably | |
| —adv | |
| ad'juster | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
adjust
c.1600, "arrange, settle, compose," from O.Fr. ajoster "to join," from L.L. adjuxtare "to bring near," from L. ad- "to" + juxta "next," related to jungere "to join" (see jugular). Influenced by folk etymology derivation from L. justus "just, equitable, fair." Meaning "to
get used to" first recorded 1924. Related: Adjustable; adjuster; adjustor (1895, of certain muscles; see -er).
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
adjust ad·just (ə-jŭst')
v. ad·just·ed, ad·just·ing, ad·justs
To bring into proper relationship.
To treat disorders of the spine by correcting slight dislocations between vertebrae using chiropractic techniques.
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Example sentences
Being prepared for the change will make it easier to adjust when it happens.
Statisticians are trying to adjust measures of national wealth for pollution and depleted resources.
The software also offers motion capture and has a feature that follows your face, zooming and panning to adjust.
Before planting, put down a rope or hose, and adjust it until you form a pleasing design.
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