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adjusted

Pronunciation: [əˈdʒʌstɪd]

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Learn how to use adjusted in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She adjusted the volume on the radio so everyone could hear the music.

Example

He didn’t adjust his plan, even when it was clear it wasn’t working.

Example

Did you adjust your schedule to include more time for studying?

Context: “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.

Example

The scores were adjusted after the review, showing a more accurate outcome.

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The results were not adjusted, which led to a misunderstanding about the final scores.

Example

Why were the figures adjusted after the meeting?

Context: “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.

Example

The adjusted income showed that they made more money than last year when you consider inflation.

Example

Her salary was not adjusted for inflation, so it felt less valuable over time.

Example

Is the adjusted price higher than the original price?

How to pronounce adjusted

Pronunciation: [əˈdʒʌstɪd]

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