adjusted (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌs.tɪd/
Definition
Made a small change to something so it works better or is more suitable.
Examples
The salary was adjusted to account for inflation.
She adjusted her glasses before speaking.
We adjusted the plan based on the feedback we received.
How to Use adjusted
- adjust to (prepositional phrase)
- To become familiar with and comfortable in a new situation. — "It took me some time to adjust to the new working hours."
- adjusted for (prepositional phrase)
- Changed or modified to take something specific into account. — "The figures were adjusted for inflation."
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