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
  • Unisex yet adaptable, the Hikelite 26 is now offered with a wider and taller frame for a more inclusive fit.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Researchers were able to conduct CT scans of the fossil, which revealed insights into the arthropod’s adaptable head and appendages.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • Building codes should be updated now to be flexible enough to apply to a range of existing and emerging products.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Borrowers enjoy flexible funding capabilities, which is in stark contrast to banks that are typically slow moving, highly regulated and marked by a cumbersome credit box and processes.
    Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Bundling in the cost of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass with a Disneyland ticket would bring the total price tag to $404 to $681 — depending on Disney’s variable pricing calendar.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The water-and-protection unit’s profitability was aided by productivity and savings from restructuring actions, which more than offset a decline in organic revenue and higher variable compensation.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of variable
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