adjust
to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument.
to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences.
Insurance. to determine the amount to be paid in settlement of (a claim).
to systematize.
Military. to correct the elevation or deflection of (a gun).
to adapt oneself; become adapted: They had no problems in adjusting at the new school.
Origin of adjust
1synonym study For adjust
Other words for adjust
Other words from adjust
- mis·ad·just, verb
- o·ver·ad·just, verb
- pre·ad·just, verb (used with object)
- self-ad·just·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for adjust
/ (əˈdʒʌst) /
(tr) to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate: to adjust the television
to adapt, as to a new environment, etc
(tr) to put into order
(tr) insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)
Origin of adjust
1Derived forms of adjust
- adjustable, adjective
- adjustably, adverb
- adjuster, noun
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