adjusted

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adjective

ad·​just·​ed ə-ˈjə-stəd How to pronounce adjusted (audio)
Synonyms of adjustednext
1
: accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements
2
: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals
a well-adjusted schoolchild

adjusted

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past tense and past participle of adjust

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At the same time, market forecasts expect adjusted EPS growth for the following fiscal quarter ending in August to moderate to 725%. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Most grocery and retail stores and restaurants remain open on the holiday, albeit some under adjusted hours. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 New coach Jesse Minter is taking over a defense that really struggled to create pressure, which led to a below-average defense (20th) in my adjusted EPA metric. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The same disclosure showed positive adjusted operating income for the period. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjusted

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Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

Adjective

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of adjusted was in 1662

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adjusted

adjective
ad·​just·​ed
: having achieved an often specified and usually harmonious relationship with the environment or with other individuals
a happy, adjusted schoolchild

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