The difference between Adjust and Modify

When used as verbs, adjust means to modify, whereas modify means to make partial changes to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Adjust and Modify

  1. Adjust as a verb (transitive):

    To modify.

    Examples:

    "Morimoto's recipes are adjusted to suit the American palate."

  2. Adjust as a verb (transitive):

    To improve or rectify.

    Examples:

    "He adjusted his initial conclusion to reflect the new data."

  3. Adjust as a verb (transitive):

    To settle an insurance claim.

  4. Adjust as a verb (intransitive):

    To change to fit circumstances.

    Examples:

    "Most immigrants adjust quickly to a new community. She waited for her eyes to adjust to the darkness."

  1. Modify as a verb (transitive):

    To make partial changes to.

  2. Modify as a verb (intransitive):

    To be or become modified.

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