adjuster

noun

ad·​just·​er ə-ˈjə-stər How to pronounce adjuster (audio)
variants or less commonly adjustor
: one that adjusts
especially : an insurance agent who investigates personal or property damage and makes estimates for effecting settlements

Examples of adjuster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sisters sued American Reliable in September 2020 for a breach of contract, claiming that the adjuster did not conduct a proper inspection of the home. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 In 4% of the cases, Heritage used adjusters that were not properly licensed. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for adjuster 

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Word History

Etymology

adjust + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adjuster was in 1673

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Cite this Entry

“Adjuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjuster. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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