adjusted

adjective ad·just·ed

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of adjusted

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

Recent Examples of adjusted from the Web

That’s up from $4.28 in adjusted earnings per share last year.

— mike freeman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Qualcomm may seek to extend timetable on NXP deal amid China trade tensions," 13 Apr. 2018
Many tenants qualify for reduced rents, equal to 30 percent of their adjusted income or to a base rent set by the authority, whichever is higher.

— bill leukhardt, Courant Community, "Southington Senior Housing Rents Get First Increase Since 2009," 3 Apr. 2018
Both teams play at a deliberate pace, with Loyola ranking 315th in adjusted tempo, and Michigan checking in at 326th.

— michael beller, SI.com, "Final Four Breakdown: Which Factors Will Decide Michigan vs. Loyola-Chicago?," 26 Mar. 2018
Typically, Indiana relies on federal gross adjusted income as the starting point for state tax filers.

— kaitlin lange, Indianapolis Star, "A special session for special interests?," 25 Mar. 2018
Under the settlements, the adjusted tax bill is now about $11.3 million, according to the office.

— gabrielle russon, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Universal Orlando Resort gets $1.54 million tax refund after settling lawsuits," 23 Mar. 2018
Also included are targets to increase adjusted pretax income and revenue.

— tom krisher, chicagotribune.com, "Tesla stockholders approve Elon Musk's $50 billion compensation package, source says," 21 Mar. 2018
Improved Forecast For FedEx’s 2018 fiscal year, adjusted earnings will be $15 to $15.40 a share, the company said.

— mary schlangenstein, Bloomberg.com, "FedEx Increases Profit Forecast on Tax Gains, Holiday Boost," 20 Mar. 2018
Buick's IntelliLink infotainment system remains underwhelming, and with the seat and steering wheel adjusted to my liking, the right part of the touchscreen was tantalizingly out of reach.

— eric bangeman, Ars Technica, "The station wagon is alive and well: Driving the Buick Regal TourX," 19 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of adjusted

from past participle of adjust

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First Known Use: 1662

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

a happy, adjusted schoolchild

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