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adjusted

 

[ əˈdʒʌstɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in finance

Changed to be more accurate or effective, especially in relation to financial figures or calculations.

Synonyms

corrected, modified, revised

Examples of usage

  • The adjusted balance sheet reflected the recent market changes.
  • After adjusting the data, the financial report showed a more accurate picture of the company's performance.
Context #2 | Verb

in general

Altered or modified to fit a particular purpose or situation.

Synonyms

adapted, changed, tweaked

Examples of usage

  • She adjusted her schedule to accommodate the new project.
  • He adjusted the settings on the machine for better performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjusted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajustado

🇮🇳 समायोजित

🇩🇪 angepasst

🇮🇩 disesuaikan

🇺🇦 відрегульований

🇵🇱 dostosowany

🇯🇵 調整された (ちょうせいされた)

🇫🇷 ajusté

🇪🇸 ajustado

🇹🇷 ayarlanmış

🇰🇷 조정된 (조정된)

🇸🇦 معدل

🇨🇿 upravený

🇸🇰 upravený

🇨🇳 调整过的 (tiáozhěng guò de)

🇸🇮 prilagojen

🇮🇸 stilltur

🇰🇿 реттелген

🇬🇪 მორგებული

🇦🇿 tənzimlənmiş

🇲🇽 ajustado

Etymology

The word 'adjusted' originated from the Latin word 'adiustare', meaning 'to bring close together'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of making changes or alterations to achieve a desired outcome. The concept of adjustment is fundamental in various fields, from finance to personal relationships, highlighting the importance of adaptability and flexibility in navigating different situations.

See also: adjust, adjustability, adjustable, adjustably, adjuster, adjusting, adjustment, adjustments, disadjustment, maladjustment, misadjustment, readjust, unadjusted.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,832, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.