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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.
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.
The meaning of ADJUST is to bring to a more satisfactory state. How to use adjust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adjust.
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.
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.
vb. 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.
Synonyms for ADJUST: adapt, tailor, conform, put, suit, edit, shape, customize; Antonyms of ADJUST: misadjust
