ADJUST


Meaning of ADJUST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈjəst ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English ajusten, from Old French ajuster to make conform, from a- (from Latin ad- ) + juste right, exact — more at just

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1.

a. : to bring to a more satisfactory state:

(1) : settle , resolve

(2) : rectify

b. : to make correspondent or conformable : adapt

c. : to bring the parts of to a true or more effective relative position

adjust a carburetor

2. : to reduce to a system : regulate

3. : to determine the amount to be paid under an insurance policy in settlement of (a loss)

intransitive verb

1. : to adapt or conform oneself (as to new conditions)

2. : to achieve mental and behavioral balance between one's own needs and the demands of others

Synonyms: see adapt

• ad·just·abil·i·ty -ˌjəs-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• ad·just·able -ˈjəs-tə-bəl adjective

• ad·jus·tive -ˈjəs-tiv adjective

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