adjusted
Americanadjective
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arranged or fitted properly.
Properly adjusted shelving will accommodate books of various heights.
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adapted to surroundings or circumstances (often used in combination).
a well-adjusted child.
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Origin of adjusted
Explanation
Something that is adjusted is altered or fixed slightly to better go with the needs of what's around it. When you move to a new place, it takes a little while to get adjusted or used to the new environment. If you lose weight you might have to get your pants adjusted or altered slightly to fit and look better. If you have a well-adjusted personality, you are someone who can get adjusted or situated to a particular set of circumstances easily and without much fuss. As you can see, the meaning of the word can be adjusted or altered slightly, depending on what context it's used in.
Vocabulary lists containing adjusted
"The Fun They Had"
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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
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As a benchmark for comparison, over that period, median household incomes in the U.S., adjusted for inflation, have risen by only 32%.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
The dose is adjusted every 12 weeks by doctors, with Yann continuing to take small daily doses to keep the progress going.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Seasonally adjusted consumer credit-card charge-off rates for banks of about 3.8% as of the first quarter of 2026 are still below the roughly 4.3% average since 1985, according to Fed data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
For 2026, they increased their adjusted earnings per share forecasts for Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley by 5% and 2%, respectively.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
Ten minutes later Vivian sat down in a chair, adjusted her bracelets, and said, “I’m ready for my close-up.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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