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| 1. | [ verb ] alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard | |
| Synonyms: | correct set | |
| Examples: | "Adjust the clock, please" "correct the alignment of the front wheels" |
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| Related terms: | change correct regulate set calibrate match harmonize focus tune synchronize attune align pressurize zero time readjust zero depressurize temper trim lubricate plumb time tune citify linearize justify modulate proportion adjustment | |
| 2. | [ verb ] get accustomed or used (to something) | |
| Synonyms: | adapt | |
| Examples: | "We never adapted to life in the U.S." |
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| Related terms: | change acclimatize | |
| 3. | [ verb ] adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions | |
| Synonyms: | adapt conform | |
| Examples: | "We must adjust to the bad economic situation" |
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| Related terms: | change obey readjust assimilate square readapt acclimatize focus match adjustment adaptation | |
| 4. | [ verb ] place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel | |
| Synonyms: | align line_up aline | |
| Examples: | "align the car with the curb" "align the sheets of paper on the table" |
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| Related terms: | skew change_orientation realign concenter address true synchronise collimate alignment | |
| 5. | [ verb ] make correspondent or conformable | |
| Examples: | "Adjust your eyes to the darkness" |
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| Related terms: | adapt alteration | |
| 6. | [ verb ] decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim | |
| Related terms: | decide allowance | |
| Similar spelling: |
adjustor adjuster adjusted adjustive |
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