adj
adjusted
uh-JUHS-tihd
adj
1
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 notesIn 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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The report showed seasonally _____ employment figures.