Adjust/əˈdʒʌst/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Fine Tuning Use 'adjust' when making small changes to improve functionality or correctness. She adjusted the recipe by adding more salt. Pro Tip 2/2Not Overhaul 'Adjust' implies minor changes, not completely overhauling or replacing something. I just need to adjust the time on the clock, not get a new one.