[ad.just] vb [ME ajusten, fr. MF ajuster to gauge, adjust, fr. a- (fr. L ad-) + juste right, exact--more at just] vt (14c) 1 a: to bring to a more satisfactory state: (1): settle, resolve (2): rectify b: to make correspondent or conformable: adapt c: to bring the parts of to a true or more effective relative position "~ a carburetor"
2: to reduce to a system: regulate
3: to determine the amount to be paid under an insurance policy in settlement of (a loss) ~ vi 1: to adapt or conform oneself (as to new conditions)
2: to achieve mental and behavioral balance between one's own needs and the demands of others syn see adapt -- ad.just.abil.i.ty n -- ad.just.able adj -- ad.jus.tive adj