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ad·just Listen to audioˈʤʌst/ verb
ad·justs; ad·just·ed; ad·just·ing
1 [+ obj] a : to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better
The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted. I adjusted the volume on the radio.
b : to change the position of (something)
He adjusted his glasses/tie. She adjusted the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
2 : to change in order to work or do better in a new situation [no obj] Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust.often + to The kids will eventually adjust to the new school. Our eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness of the cave. It's hard to adjust to the idea that she's gone. [+ obj] It's hard to adjust myself to the idea that she's gone.see also well-adjusted
3 : to make an amount or number more exact by considering other information — usually + for [+ obj] He actually makes less money now than he did 10 years ago, when you adjust his salary for inflation. [=when you calculate what his salary would be without inflation] [no obj] He makes less money now, when you adjust for inflation, than he did 10 years ago.
— ad·just·able Listen to audio ˈʤʌstəbəl/ adjective
an adjustable strap/wrench/waistband
— ad·just·er noun, plural ad·just·ers [count] see also insurance adjuster, loss adjuster

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