adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed ə-ˈjə-stəd How to pronounce adjusted (audio)
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

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Intuit expects adjusted earnings in the range of $20.07 to $20.12 per share, up from its previous guidance of $19.16 to $19.36 per share. Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 May 2025 The shipping services firm had called for adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) ranging between $450 million and $480 million for the year, alongside a revenue decline of 1.3 percent to 3.8 percent. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025 This year, the company continues to expect adjusted earnings of $2.50 to $2.60 a share as sales increase 3 percent to 4 percent. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 Foot Locker reported $8 billion in revenue in 2024, slightly down from 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA of $395 million. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for adjusted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of adjusted was in 1662

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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjusted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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

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