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

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The actual quirky bit is the ride height adjuster. Joe Salas june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026 Stoycheff suggests that people who need a public adjuster check the Rocky Mountain Association of Public Insurance Adjusters' website. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 3 June 2026 The companies, meanwhile, say opportunistic lawyers and public adjusters are playing to fears and driving up costs for everyone by exaggerating the risks and damage. Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026 The jacket is fully lined and benefits from more structure in the chest and shoulders, while the flat-front trousers feature side adjusters. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjuster

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

Cite this Entry

“Adjuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjuster. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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