adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed ə-ˈjə-stəd 

1

: accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements

2

: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals

a well-adjusted schoolchild

Examples of adjusted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To be sure, adjusted earnings and revenue for Chipotle's fourth quarter still beat analysts' consensus expectations, according to LSEG. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026

The mid-point of its forecast for adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization also fell short. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026

How many workers will be laid off The company reported a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss of 34 cents per share, compared with analysts' average estimate of a loss of 46 cents. —Pooja Menon, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026

With adjusted margins already expanding by 10 basis points in Q4 despite challenges, that guidance appears attainable. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing adjusted

• well-adjusted

Rhymes for adjusted

• combusted
• disgusted
• distrusted
• encrusted
• entrusted
• incrusted
• intrusted
• mistrusted
• busted
• crusted
• dusted
• lusted

Medical Definition

adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed

: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals

a happy, adjusted schoolchild