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Third Person
adjusts
Present Participle
adjusting
Past Tense
adjusted
Past Participle
adjusted
1
to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better
transitive
- The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance.
- Engineers regularly adjust the settings of the machinery for optimal efficiency.
- Yesterday, the mechanic adjusted the brakes to ensure a smoother ride.
- She adjusted the camera settings to capture the perfect shot.
- Right now, the technician is adjusting the thermostat for better temperature control.
2
to gradually get used to or become comfortable with a new situation or reality
transitive
- After moving to a new country, it took some time for Sarah to adjust to the different culture and customs.
- She finds it difficult to adjust herself to the idea that she won't see her friends again.
- After getting prescription glasses, it took a few days for my eyes to adjust to the new lenses.
- It took her a long time to adjust herself to the reality of being a parent.
- Parents need to help their children adjust to changes in family dynamics, such as the arrival of a new sibling or a divorce.
Synonyms:
3
to correct the alignment or aim of a firearm
transitive
- The hunter adjusted the sights on his shotgun to improve accuracy when shooting clay pigeons at the range.
- The police officer adjusted her aim slightly to the left to account for the target's movement.
- The competitive shooter carefully adjusted the sights on his pistol between rounds.
- The soldier adjusted the iron sights on his rifle to ensure precision when firing.
- The firearms instructor taught the new recruits how to properly adjust their aim and sight alignment.
Antonyms:
4
to make a small change to something’s position, fit, or appearance to improve its suitability or achieve a specific result
transitive
- She adjusted the mirror on her car to get a better view of the road behind her.
- He adjusted his tie in the mirror before heading into the meeting.
- She adjusted the blinds to let in more natural light.
- He adjusted the straps on his backpack to fit more comfortably.
- The tailor adjusted the hemline of the dress for a better fit.
5
to determine the amount of compensation or settlement to be provided to an insurance policyholder
transitive
- Following a medical procedure, the health insurance company will review the medical bills to adjust the claim.
- The insurance adjuster reviewed the medical records and bills to adjust the reimbursement amount for the health insurance claim.
- In the event of a burglary, an insurance adjuster will be assigned to adjust the claim and provide compensation.
- If a business experiences a loss of income, the insurance adjuster will review financial records to adjust the claim and determine the amount of compensation.