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adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To make small adjustments or corrections; fine-tune.

    - "Can you adjust the settings on this camera?"
    - "After the presentation, I made some adjustments to my speech."
    - "The mechanic adjusted the car's engine."
  • Verb

    To change or adapt to new conditions; acclimate.

    - "The company had to adjust to the new economic conditions."
    - "After losing her job, she had to adjust to being a stay-at-home mom."
    - "I need to adjust my schedule to accommodate the new meeting time."
Synonyms

change , edit , modify , set
Rhymes
Words rhyming with adjust
adjusts , prudges , improves , mudges , fudges , prudges
Variants
List of all variants of adjust that leads to same result
adjust , adjustabilities , adjustability , adjustable , adjusted , adjusting , adjustive , adjusts , re-adjust , re-adjusted , re-adjusting , re-adjusts , readjust , readjusted , readjusting , readjusts
Forms
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adjusted, adjusting, adjustment

Etymology
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Old French 'ajuster' or Latin 'adiustus' meaning 'to set right' or 'to put in order'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'adjust' comes from the Latin word 'adiustus', meaning 'to set right'

  2. In the world of fashion, haute couture designers often make custom adjustments to their clients' garments to ensure a perfect fit

Related Concepts
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  1. calibrate: To set the accuracy of an instrument or device

  2. fine-tune: To make small, precise adjustments to something

Culture
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In literature, 'adjust' is often used metaphorically to describe characters adapting to new situations or circumstances. In music, 'adjust' can refer to making small changes to the mix or sound of a recording.

How to Memorize "adjust"

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    - Imagine making small adjustments to an object or situation

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adjust' with the idea of making corrections or adaptations

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