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 This high-tech bidet features warm-to-cool water temperature control, pressure customization, and a precision nozzle adjuster to make sure the stream hits all the right places. Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024 According to Florida law, a pre-suit process — which may include convening with a panel that includes an attorney, health care provider, and a claims adjuster — must occur before filing a lawsuit. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 An adjuster visited the home a week later, and determined the 5,000-square-foot roof needed a total replacement. Genna Contino, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2024 Slide the adjuster to its highest-flow setting and test your hot water to see if the faucet heats up more quickly. 4. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 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 4 Oct. 2024.

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