adjuster
noun
ad·just·er
ə-ˈjə-stər 
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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Yet bulk alone does not explain why Knowles continues to mention Hartford in competition for the starting job at free safety, which the Buckeyes call the adjuster.
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Nathan Baird, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2023
In fact, the Z3 has power steering and power brakes and power windows and a power up/down adjuster on the driver's seat—all niceties that have watered down the hearty flavor of sports cars over the past several decades.
—Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2023
Each strap has sliding adjusters infused with gel, which makes the bra feel comfortably snug after a little adjusting.
—Esmé Epstein, Health, 16 June 2023
Softail motorcycles with a particular style of rear shock adjuster make up the bulk of the recall population, the report said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
Make sure to keep track of all interactions with your insurance company and independent and/or public adjuster.
—Aurora Sousanis, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2023
At the scene of a fire in May 2021 in Queens, Mr. Smith grabbed an employee of a rival public adjuster and put him in a headlock.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2023
The announcement comes after a story in the Washington Post alleged that insurers dramatically reduced adjuster estimates of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida to justify much lower payout amounts to storm victims.
—Trevor Fraser, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023
To choose the thickness, just slide the thickness adjuster that’s located on the side of the tool.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
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Nathan Baird, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2023
In fact, the Z3 has power steering and power brakes and power windows and a power up/down adjuster on the driver's seat—all niceties that have watered down the hearty flavor of sports cars over the past several decades.
—Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2023
Each strap has sliding adjusters infused with gel, which makes the bra feel comfortably snug after a little adjusting.
—Esmé Epstein, Health, 16 June 2023
Softail motorcycles with a particular style of rear shock adjuster make up the bulk of the recall population, the report said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
Make sure to keep track of all interactions with your insurance company and independent and/or public adjuster.
—Aurora Sousanis, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2023
At the scene of a fire in May 2021 in Queens, Mr. Smith grabbed an employee of a rival public adjuster and put him in a headlock.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2023
The announcement comes after a story in the Washington Post alleged that insurers dramatically reduced adjuster estimates of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida to justify much lower payout amounts to storm victims.
—Trevor Fraser, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023
To choose the thickness, just slide the thickness adjuster that’s located on the side of the tool.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
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First Known Use
1673, in the meaning defined above
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“Adjuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjuster. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.
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