adjusted
adjective
ad·just·ed
ə-ˈjə-stəd 
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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The Hawks had the league’s third-best net rating (an adjusted point differential thing) in March.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
That reflected a year-over-year decline of 2% for adjusted earnings and an increase of 6% for revenue.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Companies that ramped up AI investment in late 2025 haven’t fully rolled out capabilities, adjusted pricing, or realized revenue gains.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Gators also happen to be one of the most potent high-speed teams in the country, with an adjusted tempo in the top 40 nationally, per Bark Torvik.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
That reflected a year-over-year decline of 2% for adjusted earnings and an increase of 6% for revenue.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Companies that ramped up AI investment in late 2025 haven’t fully rolled out capabilities, adjusted pricing, or realized revenue gains.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Gators also happen to be one of the most potent high-speed teams in the country, with an adjusted tempo in the top 40 nationally, per Bark Torvik.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Adjusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjusted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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