adjustable

adjective

Definition of adjustablenext
as in adaptable
capable of being readily changed quantities that are easily adjustable if you're cooking for a larger crowd

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  1. adaptable
  2. flexible
  3. variable
Adjective
  • Building a culture of respect requires the fundamental step of laying the cultural foundation to ensure the right actions and behaviors help build a more resilient, adaptable and high-performing organization.
    Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Preparing for Future Demand and Grid Security Meeting today's energy needs also requires a reliable and adaptable grid—a system increasingly under strain.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
  • An independent flexible room with a bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen.
    Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Combined with the device’s 360-degree hinge, the dual 120Hz touch displays with variable refresh rate support and wide color coverage make this a joy for content creators and media pros.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Control effort in 2024 continued at pre-pandemic levels, but elevated and variable adult sea lamprey abundances should be expected over the next year or two before turning back downward.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of variable
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