adjust

verb

ad·just | \ ə-ˈjəst

adjusted; adjusting; adjusts

Definition of adjust

transitive verb

1a : to bring to a more satisfactory state:

(1) : settle, resolve ways of adjusting conflicts

(2) : rectify adjust an error

b : to make correspondent or conformable : adapt had to adjust our approach

c : to bring the parts of to a true or more effective relative position adjust a carburetor

2 : to reduce to a system : regulate

3 : to determine the amount to be paid under an insurance policy in settlement of (a loss)

intransitive verb

1 : to adapt or conform oneself (as to new conditions) adjust to the new regulations Our eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness.

2 : to achieve mental and behavioral balance between one's own needs and the demands of others

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Other Words from adjust

adjustability \ -ˌjəs-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

adjustable \ -ˈjəs-tə-bəl

\ adjective

adjustive \ -ˈjəs-tiv

\ adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for adjust

adapt, adjust, accommodate, conform, reconcile mean to bring one thing into correspondence with another. adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances. adapted themselves to the warmer climate adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism. adjusted the budget to allow for inflation accommodate may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence. accommodated his political beliefs in order to win conform applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle. refused to conform to society's values reconcile implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible. tried to reconcile what he said with what I knew

Examples of adjust in a Sentence

The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted. I adjusted the volume on the radio. She adjusted the car seat so she could reach the pedals. Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust. It's hard to adjust myself to the idea that she's gone. He makes less money now, when you adjust for inflation, than he did 10 years ago.

Recent Examples on the Web

All of this requires an understanding of each step of the process and how to adjust accordingly if one factor isn’t optimal. — Annemarie Conte, Woman's Day, "What We Learned After Baking Nothing But Bread for 3 Days," 9 Apr. 2019 Remote Assistance is designed as an educational tool, so that a remote technician can show you how to adjust your graphics settings, for example, by moving your mouse. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Who needs Windows 10 Pro: 5 reasons to upgrade," 5 Mar. 2019 The technology also adapts to the fridge's daily use, which allows it to automatically adjust its own settings, including temperature, airflow, and humidity. — Maya Mcdowell, House Beautiful, "This High-Tech Fridge Helps Food Stay Fresh Longer," 13 Feb. 2019 Since then, supercars have employed self-adjusting spoilers for the same goal: to stick to the ground. — Blake Z. Rong, Popular Mechanics, "10 Innovations That Made the Modern Car," 4 Dec. 2018 The shoulder-adjusting sports bras from Lane Bryant have honestly changed my life. — Gianluca Russo, Teen Vogue, "Former Victoria's Secret Shoppers React to Ed Razek's 'Fatphobic' Comments," 16 Nov. 2018 This can help your doctor make decisions about your treatment and adjust your medications accordingly, the American Lung Association (ALA) says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "7 Life Rules People With Asthma Should Always Follow," 18 Oct. 2018 In it, the protagonist, a feminist who is having a hard time adjusting to life in Stepford, meets another woman with a tennis court. — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Racist, Sexist History of Tennis," 18 Sep. 2018 Do not make a big deal out of a problem; just go with the flow and adjust your schedule accordingly. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 7 July 2018

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