adjust
/əˈd͡ʒʌst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: adjusts · adjusting
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To modify.
Verb
Examples
Morimoto's recipes are adjusted to suit the American palate.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To improve or rectify.
Verb
Examples
He adjusted his initial conclusion to reflect the new data.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adjust” mean?
To modify.
Is “adjust” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.