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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Balance :: Balance (n.) To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts equal by paying the difference between them..
Accommodate :: Accommodate (v. t.) To bring into agreement or harmony; to reconcile; to compose; to adjust; to settle; as, to accommodate differences, a dispute, etc..
Settle :: Settle (v. i.) To adjust differences or accounts; to come to an agreement; as, he has settled with his creditors..
Bedchair :: Bedchair (n.) A chair with adjustable back, for the sick, to support them while sitting up in bed..
Temper :: Temper (v. t.) To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use..
Line :: Line (n.) The proper relative position or adjustment of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working; as, the engine is in line or out of line..
Shape :: Shape (n.) To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel..
Transaction :: Transaction (n.) An adjustment of a dispute between parties by mutual agreement.
Dog :: Dog (n.) A piece in machinery acting as a catch or clutch; especially, the carrier of a lathe, also, an adjustable stop to change motion, as in a machine tool..
Unliquidated :: Unliquidated (a.) Not liquidated; not exactly ascertained; not adjusted or settled.
Accommodation :: Accommodation (n.) An adjustment of differences; state of agreement; reconciliation; settlement.
Adjust :: Adjust (v. t.) To put in order; to regulate, or reduce to system..
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..
Reliquidation :: Reliquidation (n.) A second or renewed liquidation; a renewed adjustment.
Commissioner :: Commissioner (n.) A person who has a commission or warrant to perform some office, or execute some business, for the government, corporation, or person employing him; as, a commissioner to take affidavits or to adjust claims..
Key :: Key (n.) An instrument which is turned like a key in fastening or adjusting any mechanism; as, a watch key; a bed key, etc..
Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) A plank or board adjusted for this play.
Feather :: Feather (n.) The angular adjustment of an oar or paddle-wheel float, with reference to a horizontal axis, as it leaves or enters the water..
Pancratic :: Pancratic (a.) Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; -- said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power.
Set :: Set (a.) Adjusted; arranged; formed; adapted.
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