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verb · adjective

adjusted

v. · adj.
US /əˈdʒəstɪd/ UK /ɐdʒˈʌstɪd/ ad·just·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    v.to have become comfortable in a new place or situation.

    v.to have adapted to a new environment or set of circumstances.

    Simple

    It took a few months, but she finally adjusted to living in a big city.

    In context

    The students quickly adjusted to the rigorous demands of the university curriculum after a challenging first semester.

    Usage

    Usually takes the preposition 'to' followed by a noun or gerund.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    adj.changed to be more fair or accurate, often regarding money or data.

    adj.modified to account for specific factors such as inflation, bias, or external variables to provide a more accurate representation.

    Simple

    The bank looked at our adjusted income after taxes were taken out.

    In context

    Economists prefer to use figures adjusted for inflation to compare the country's growth over several decades.

    Usage

    Commonly used in financial and statistical contexts before a noun.

    unadjustedraw

He added that meal plans had been adjusted “when fresh resupply was unavailable”, but not a single meal had been missed.

Al Jazeera· 15 Aug 2026

The Consumer Affairs Department recommends that even if vision is less than ideal, the glasses should always be worn when looking directly at the sun and not be removed or adjusted.

The Local· 11 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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