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- Dictionaryadjust/əˈdʒʌst/
verb
- 1. alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result: "he smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie" Similar
- 2. assess (loss or damages) when settling an insurance claim: "the insurance agent may have the responsibility of adjusting small losses"
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to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable: [ T ] Adjust the angle of your monitor so you can easily read it. [ I ] You need time to adjust to a new situation.
Adjust definition: to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate. See examples of ADJUST used in a sentence.
[transitive] to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better. adjust something Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. This button is for adjusting the volume. The brakes need to be adjusted.
1. a. : 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 change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable: If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to make different. change She'll always be like that - you can't change her.
to adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope. to adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin. to alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table.
When you adjust to something, you change so that you can fit in, conform, or keep on going. Arriving at a new school almost always requires that you adjust a little. Once you adjust, you'll find you're as happy as you were in your old school.
to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable: You can adjust the heat using this switch here. She adjusted her hat in the mirror. The figures need to be adjusted for inflation. adjust verb (BEHAVE) B2. to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation:
1. ( tr) to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate: to adjust the television. 2. to adapt, as to a new environment, etc. 3. ( tr) to put into order. 4. (Insurance) ( tr) insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim) [C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, just] adˈjustable adj. adˈjustably adv.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences. Business [ Insurance.]to determine the amount to be paid in settlement of (a claim). to systematize.
