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Meaning of adjust

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

adjust

Pronunciation:/əˈdʒʌst/

verb

Definitions

  1. To modify.

    Example: Morimoto's recipes are adjusted to suit the American palate.

  2. To improve or rectify.

    Example: He adjusted his initial conclusion to reflect the new data.

  3. To settle an insurance claim.

  4. To change to fit circumstances.

    Example: Most immigrants adjust quickly to a new community.   She waited for her eyes to adjust to the darkness.