Definition of adjust

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Adjust (v. t.) To settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result; as, to adjust accounts; the differences are adjusted..

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Audit :: Audit (v. t.) To examine and adjust, as an account or accounts; as, to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court..
Plume :: Plume (v. t.) To pick and adjust the plumes or feathers of; to dress or prink.
Arrange :: Arrange (v. t.) To adjust or settle; to prepare; to determine; as, to arrange the preliminaries of an undertaking..
Arrangement :: Arrangement (n.) Settlement; adjustment by agreement; as, the parties have made an arrangement between themselves concerning their disputes; a satisfactory arrangement..
Archetype :: Archetype (n.) The standard weight or coin by which others are adjusted.
Proportionate :: Proportionate (a.) Adjusted to something else according to a proportion; proportional.
Advance :: Advance (v.) The first step towards the attainment of a result; approach made to gain favor, to form an acquaintance, to adjust a difference, etc.; an overture; a tender; an offer; -- usually in the plural..
Measure :: Measure (n.) To adjust by a rule or standard.
Asynartete :: Asynartete (a.) Disconnected; not fitted or adjusted.
Poking-stick :: Poking-stick (n.) A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs..
Protractor :: Protractor (n.) An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
Sight :: Sight (v. t.) To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight; as, to sight a rifle or a cannon..
Imparl :: Imparl (v. i.) To have time before pleading; to have delay for mutual adjustment.
Comb :: Comb (n.) An instrument with teeth, for straightening, cleansing, and adjusting the hair, or for keeping it in place..
Incoordination :: Incoordination (n.) Want of coordination; lack of harmonious adjustment or action.
Reliquidate :: Reliquidate (v. t.) To liquidate anew; to adjust a second time.
Composer :: Composer (n.) One who, or that which, quiets or calms; one who adjusts a difference..
Conference :: Conference (n.) A meeting of the two branches of a legislature, by their committees, to adjust between them..
Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; as, to calculate a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people..
Gib :: Gib (n.) A piece or slip of metal or wood, notched or otherwise, in a machine or structure, to hold other parts in place or bind them together, or to afford a bearing surface; -- usually held or adjusted by means of a wedge, key, or screw..
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