Word
adjusted
Phoneticsad·just·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈdʒəstɪd/
UK/ɐdʒˈʌstɪd/
Definitions
01changed to fit
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. changed something slightly so that it works better or fits a new situation.
v. modified or altered slightly to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result. Transitive in this sense.
“He adjusted his tie in the mirror before the interview started.”
“The technician adjusted the lens focus several times until the projected image was perfectly sharp against the far wall.”
02got used to something
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. became comfortable in a new place or situation.
v. adapted to a new environment or different circumstances. Often used intransitively with the preposition 'to'.
“It took a few weeks, but she finally adjusted to her new job.”
“The international students adjusted to the local climate much faster than the faculty had originally anticipated.”
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03corrected for accuracy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic · Technical
adj. changed to be more correct or to remove unfair influences.
adj. altered to achieve accuracy or to account for specific variables, such as inflation or bias.
“The final score was adjusted because one of the questions was unfair.”
“When adjusted for inflation, the company's profits were actually lower than they had been in the previous decade.”
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Real-World Examples
“He added that meal plans had been adjusted “when fresh resupply was unavailable”, but not a single meal had been missed.” “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.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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