Adjust (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Adapt
• Conform

Hyponyms

• Focalize
• Focalise
• Readapt
• Acclimatise
• Acclimate

Related Words

• Adjustment (noun)
• Adjustive (adjective)

Meaning ²

Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Set
• Correct

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Reconcile
• Focalize
• Sharpen
• Fit
• Harmonise
• Ordinate
• Depressurise
• Graduate
• Linearise
• Synchronise
• Modulate
• Focalise
• Sync
• Reset
• Coordinate
• Fine-tune
• Pressurise
• Zero In
• Decompress
• Tune Up

Related Words

• Adjustable (adjective)
• Adjustment (noun)
• Adjustive (adjective)
• Adjuster (noun)

Meaning ³

Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• Adjust the edge of the shelf to align with the wall so it fits in perfectly.
• She adjusted her paintings on the wall to align with each other and create a balanced composition.
• The contractor had to adjust the roof trusses to align with the existing rafters.
• To align the door properly, you need to adjust the hinges slightly.
• He adjusted the position of the mirror to align with the surrounding decorations.

Synonyms

• Line Up
• Align
• Aline

Hypernyms

• Reorient

Hyponyms

• Focus
• Focalize
• True
• Concenter
• Collimate
• Concentre
• True Up
• Synchronize
• Realign
• Realine
• Address
• Synchronise

Meaning ⁴

Decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

• The insurance adjuster will review your claim and adjust the settlement amount based on the damage assessment.
• After reviewing the policy and the accident report, the adjuster will adjust the payout accordingly.
• To resolve the claim quickly, the adjuster agreed to adjust the payment by adding an additional 10%.
• The insurance company will send an adjuster to your location to assess the damage and adjust the claim.
• The adjuster must carefully evaluate the claim to adjust the final payment that the policyholder will receive.

Hypernyms

• Settle
• Adjudicate
• Resolve

Related Words

• Adjustment (noun)
• Adjustor (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Make correspondent or conformable; "Adjust your eyes to the darkness".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Accommodate

Related Words

• Adjustable (adjective)
• Adjustment (noun)