Which design approach build sites that optimize varied screen sizes

Adaptive design approach

Adaptive design approach offers multiple fixed layout sizes. As compared to the responsive design, adaptive design delivers separate content to users based on their specific device. Responsive design approach uses fluid grids and offers the same website across every device. On the other hand, in adaptive design, the site chooses the best layout for that screen. You can develop 6 designs for the 6 most common screen widths.

maybe when you are listing people names in a job.

i am not 100% sure