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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The company also saw a significant jump in adjusted earnings per share, rising 10.8% to $3.60, partly due to the repurchase of 1.1 million shares during the quarter. Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Then, subtract any eligible deductions from your adjusted gross income. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024 Lamb Weston posted adjusted earnings of 66 cents per share on $1.60 billion in revenue. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 An applicant’s adjusted gross income in 2023 must have been no more than $125,000 if single or $175,000 if married. Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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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