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

While Merck’s first-quarter results were encouraging, the adjusted outlook indicates a slight decrease in margins and earnings. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

This would calculate monthly payments based on a borrower's adjusted gross income, ranging from 1% to 10% of that amount. —Alain Sherter, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025

American reported an adjusted loss of 59 cents per share. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025

TelevisaUnivision’s subscription and licensing revenue slipped seven percent, but a 17 percent cut to operating expenses pushed the company’s (adjusted) operating income (before depreciation and amortization) up to $345 million. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025

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