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

Foodpanda generated a gross merchandise value of about €1.6 billion and broke even on an adjusted basis over the 12 months ended March, the companies said in their statement. —Sarah Zheng, Fortune Asia, 14 May 2024

Outlook: Team Internet has once again delivered a strong quarter, with both adjusted and statutory earnings growth. —Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing adjusted

• well-adjusted

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