2. To put in order; to regulate, or reduce to system.

Adjusting the orthography.

Johnson.

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

4. To bring to a true relative position, as the parts of an instrument; to regulate for use; as, to adjust a telescope or microscope.

Syn. -- To adapt; suit; arrange; regulate; accommodate; set right; rectify; settle.

Ad*just"a*ble (&?;), a. Capable of being adjusted.

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