Adjusted

Adjusted is the past participle of adjust and is used as an adjective to describe something that has been modified or corrected to meet a requirement, standard, or condition. It implies deliberate alteration rather than incidental change.

In statistics and research, adjusted figures are corrected for confounding variables or imbalances. Examples include adjusted means, adjusted odds ratios, and adjusted R-squared. Models may include covariates to yield estimates that reflect relationships after accounting for other factors.

In finance, "adjusted" commonly refers to prices or earnings modified for corporate actions like dividends or stock splits, as in adjusted close price or adjusted earnings. "Adjusted gross income" (AGI) is a tax term in the United States used to determine taxable income after deductions.

In economics, inflation-adjusted or real values express quantities in constant dollars, removing the effect of price level changes to enable comparison over time.

In health and medicine, adjusted doses or adjusted survival analyses account for patient characteristics or treatment differences.

In general usage, something can be adjusted to fit new conditions, preferences, or requirements, as in adjusting a plan, a device, or a schedule.

Etymology: from Old French ajuster, meaning to fit or arrange; the term has been used in English since the 15th century. Related terms include adjustment and adjustment factors.