adjusted

adjective

ad·​just·​ed ə-ˈjə-stəd How to pronounce adjusted (audio)
Synonyms of adjustednext
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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Earnings came in at 85 cents per share on an adjusted basis, beating analysts' estimates of 66 cents per share, according to LSEG. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The company reported net revenues of $547 million, down 9 percent from a year ago, with operating income of $16 million and adjusted operating income of $46 million, down 75 percent and 58 percent respectively. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 The company swung to an adjusted net loss of 28 cents a share from a profit of 69 cents a share in the 2025 period. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Watch adjusted settlement volume, velocity, and the payments share of total movement. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 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

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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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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