adj Common

adjusted

uh-JUHS-tihd

Adjusted (adj) means changed or corrected to account for a particular factor, such as bias or inflation. Example: “The report showed seasonally adjusted employment figures.”

adj

Changed or corrected to account for a particular factor, such as bias or inflation.

"The report showed seasonally adjusted employment figures."

"Her adjusted score removed points lost to a scoring error."

How to Use Adjusted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishModified to correct for something, so the result is fairer or more accurate.

Common pairings

seasonally adjusted risk-adjusted adjusted for inflation

Word Forms

more adjusted comparative, most adjusted superlative

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Rhymes for adjusted

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “adjusted” mean?

The word “adjusted” means changed or corrected to account for a particular factor, such as bias or inflation. In plain terms, modified to correct for something, so the result is fairer or more accurate.

How do you pronounce “adjusted”?

“Adjusted” is pronounced uh-JUHS-tihd (/əˈd͡ʒʌstɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “adjusted” in a sentence?

Here is “adjusted” used in a sentence: “The report showed seasonally adjusted employment figures.”

What part of speech is “adjusted”?

“Adjusted” is an adjective.

Is “adjusted” a common word?

“Adjusted” is a fairly common word in modern English.