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The phrase "adjusted the amount" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to changing a specific quantity or value, often in financial or quantitative contexts.
Example: "After reviewing the budget, the manager adjusted the amount allocated for marketing expenses."
Alternatives: "modified the figure" or "altered the value."
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She explained that the matching funds program — unlike a lump sum grant to candidates — sensibly adjusted the amount disbursed so that it was neither too little money to attract candidates nor too large a drain on public coffers.
Have you adjusted the amount of prescription drugs you take?
With this knowledge in mind, the government adjusted the amount he should pay and, ever since then, Stroup hasn't paid a cent.
The rats did not gain weight on the sugar binges as they adjusted the amount of rat chow they consumed to compensate for the calories.
During the transfer from film to videotape, an operator manually adjusted the amount of lighting for blue in the beginning, red in the middle, and yellow at the end of the video.
You see, in those Priuses, stepping on the gas pedal did not pull a wire that increased or decreased the amount of gas sent to the engine, rather, pressing the gas pedal adjusted a sensor which then adjusted the amount of gas to the engine.
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There will be an adjustment on the press for adjusting the amount of water applied to the plate.
You can adjust the amount of chili to taste.
The town may adjust the amount initially if the assessor thinks it is too low.
Passengers can adjust the amount of light that flows in by turning a knob.
As your circumstances change you can adjust the amount you invest.
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