trim vs adjust

trim is a noun but adjust is not a noun.

trim is an adjective but adjust is not an adjective.

trim and adjust both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
trim	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
adjust	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adjust is a hypernym of trim; that is, adjust is a word with a broader meaning than trim:

trim: adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
adjust: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of trim include correct, set.

trim (noun)	adjust (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance

trim (adjective)	adjust (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance

trim (verb)	adjust (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used	adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
cut closely	make correspondent or conformable
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of	place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size	decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

Difference between trim and adjust

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