3. The operation of bringing all the parts of an instrument, as a microscope or telescope, into their proper relative position for use; the condition of being thus adjusted; as, to get a good adjustment; to be in or out of adjustment.
Syn. — Suiting; fitting; arrangement; regulation; settlement; adaptation; disposition.
ADJUTAGE
Ad"ju*tage, n.
Defn: Same as Ajutage.
ADJUTANCY
Ad"ju*tan*cy, n. Etym: [See Adjutant.]
1. The office of an adjutant.
2. Skillful arrangement in aid; assistance. It was, no doubt, disposed with all the adjutancy of definition and division. Burke.
ADJUTANT
Ad"ju*tant, n. Etym: [L. adjutans, p. pr. of adjutare to help. See
Aid.]
1. A helper; an assistant.
2. (Mil.)