adjust (Meaning)
adjust (v)
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
make correspondent or conformable
decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
adjust (v. t.)
To make exact; to fit; to make correspondent or conformable; to bring into proper relations; as, to adjust a garment to the body, or things to a standard.
To put in order; to regulate, or reduce to system.
To settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result; as, to adjust accounts; the differences are adjusted.
To bring to a true relative position, as the parts of an instrument; to regulate for use; as, to adjust a telescope or microscope.
Synonyms & Antonyms of adjust
Synonyms:
- tune
- recycle
- refashion
- train
- fine-tune
- doctor
- harmonize
- orient
- model
- rig
- fashion
- correct
- harden
- settle
- readapt
- revamp
- attune
- rework
- refocus
- pattern
- habituate
- redo
- equip
- transform
- redevelop
- rehearse
- reclaim
- season
- square
- redesign
- inure
- gear
- orientate
- remodel
- bend
- establish
- reengineer
- recast
- root
- accustom
- toughen
- remake
- convert
- reinvent
- prime
- ready
- familiarize
- revise
- acquaint
- regulate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
adjust Sentence Examples
- The tailor needed to adjust the hem of the dress to ensure a perfect fit for the customer.
- As the sun set, the photographer had to adjust the camera settings to capture the changing light.
- After receiving feedback, the author decided to adjust the ending of the novel for a more satisfying conclusion.
- The therapist worked with the client to adjust their coping mechanisms for better stress management.
- To improve efficiency, the team decided to adjust the workflow and redistribute tasks.
- The mechanic had to adjust the car's alignment to correct the steering issues.
- The chef tasted the dish and decided to adjust the seasoning for a more balanced flavor.
- In response to market fluctuations, the company had to adjust its pricing strategy.
- The musician carefully adjusted the instrument's strings to achieve the desired pitch.
- As the project evolved, the project manager had to continuously adjust the timeline to meet deadlines.
FAQs About the word adjust
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard, place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight, adapt or conform oneself to n
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The tailor needed to adjust the hem of the dress to ensure a perfect fit for the customer.
As the sun set, the photographer had to adjust the camera settings to capture the changing light.
After receiving feedback, the author decided to adjust the ending of the novel for a more satisfying conclusion.
The therapist worked with the client to adjust their coping mechanisms for better stress management.
