adjusted
Aussprache: [əˈdʒʌstɪd]
Kontext: „change or modify“
(verb) to change something slightly to make it better or more accurate. It's like when you change your answers on a test to make them right or tweak your recipe to taste better.
Beispiel
She adjusted the volume on the radio so everyone could hear the music.
Beispiel
He didn’t adjust his plan, even when it was clear it wasn’t working.
Beispiel
Did you adjust your schedule to include more time for studying?
Kontext: „measurement“
(verb) to change numbers or figures to reflect new information or calculations. It's like when you update your scores after a game to show the right results.
Beispiel
The scores were adjusted after the review, showing a more accurate outcome.
Beispiel
The results were not adjusted, which led to a misunderstanding about the final scores.
Beispiel
Why were the figures adjusted after the meeting?
Kontext: „financial context“
(adjective) referring to a number that has been changed to account for inflation or other factors. This makes the number more fair or truthful about its value over time.
Beispiel
The adjusted income showed that they made more money than last year when you consider inflation.
Beispiel
Her salary was not adjusted for inflation, so it felt less valuable over time.
Beispiel
Is the adjusted price higher than the original price?