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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These Cinch Barrel Jeans also feature an adjuster on the back to help combat a waist gap. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Plus, there are even adjusters on the back to ensure a perfect fit. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026 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 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

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“Adjuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjuster. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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