adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed ə-ˈjə-stəd How to pronounce adjusted (audio)
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

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Still, Crocs achieved an impressive 20%+ adjusted operating margin in Q4, outperforming rivals such as Nike(NYSE: NKE). Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The stimulus amount is dependent on your adjusted gross income. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 These free filing options, however, are for those with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025 Some highlights in the numbers include 6% organic fee growth, exceeding its 5% target, and better-than-expected adjusted operating margin of 43.2%. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adjusted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of adjust

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of adjusted was in 1662

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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjusted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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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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