adjust
ad•just (ə just´) vt.
[[ME ajusten < OFr ajoster, to join < a-, to + joster (see ); infl. by OFr juste < L justus, ]]
1 to change so as to fit, conform, make suitable, etc.
1 to make accurate by regulating [to adjust a watch]
1 to settle or arrange rightly [to adjust accounts]
1 to resolve or bring into accord [to adjust differences]
1 to decide how much is to be paid in settling (an insurance claim)
1 Mil. to correct (the gun sight, one's aim, etc.) in firing
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–SYN ADAPT
–ad•just'a•ble adj. ad•just'er n. ad•just'tor
