to bring (something) to a more satisfactory or correct state by a minor change or adaptation; to regulate, correct, or modify (something)
You will have to adjust your lifestyle to suit your income
to adapt oneself, e.g. to a new environment or different conditions
to determine the amount to be paid under an insurance policy in settlement of (a loss)
(often + to) to adapt or conform oneself, e.g. to a new environment or different conditions
adjustability /-ʹbiliti/ noun
adjustable adj
adjuster noun
adjustment noun
[French ajuster, from ad- + juste exact, just, from Latin jur-, jus just1]