adjust
[ uh-juhst ]
/ əˈdʒʌst /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to adapt oneself; become adapted: They had no problems in adjusting at the new school.
Origin of adjust
synonym study for adjust
1.
Adjust,
adapt,
alter in their literal meanings imply making necessary or desirable changes (as in position, shape, or the like).
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.
OTHER WORDS FROM adjust
mis·ad·just, verb o·ver·ad·just, verb pre·ad·just, verb (used with object) self-ad·just·ing, adjectiveWords nearby adjust
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British Dictionary definitions for adjust
adjust
/ (əˈdʒʌst) /
verb
(tr)
to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate
to adjust the television
to adapt, as to a new environment, etc
(tr)
to put into order
(tr) insurance
to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)
Derived forms of adjust
adjustable, adjective adjustably, adverb adjuster, nounWord Origin for adjust
C17: from Old French
adjuster, from
ad- to +
juste right,
just
Medical definitions for adjust
adjust
[ ə-jŭst′ ]
v.
To bring into proper relationship.
To treat disorders of the spine by correcting slight dislocations between vertebrae using chiropractic techniques.
To achieve a psychological balance with regard to one's external environment, one's needs, and the demands of others.