adjust downwards

Frequency: 6.03.1 per million words

To change something to a lower level or value, often related to figures or estimates.

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  • The company had to adjust its profit forecast downwards due to rising costs.
  • We adjusted our sales targets downwards after a slow first quarter.
  • The government will have to adjust its economic growth estimates downwards.
  • If the pressure is too high, you'll need to adjust the valve downwards.
  • Salaries for new hires were adjusted downwards to reflect the current market.
  • Sometimes, you need to adjust your expectations downwards to avoid disappointment.
  • Adjusting the price downwards was the only way to sell the house quickly.
  • The central bank may need to adjust interest rates downwards to stimulate the economy.
  • By the end of the month, they had adjusted the project's budget downwards twice.
  • If the initial offer is rejected, we are prepared to adjust it downwards slightly.