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

Recent Examples on the Web

Each prescription is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by adjusters, so claims are often denied. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Statements made during discussions with an adjuster may also become part of the claim record, including statements about seat belt use or its possible effect on the injuries. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Men’s styles include the 501 Loose and the Baggy Barrel, a roomy silhouette that tapers at the ankle and has waist adjusters for a customizable fit. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Every answer is checked against rules and confidence thresholds, and anything below the bar goes to a human adjuster. — Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

adjust + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing adjuster

• insurance adjuster
• loss adjuster

Rhymes for adjuster

• baluster
• blockbuster
• combustor
• lackluster
• bluster
• buster
• cluster
• duster
• juster
• luster
• lustre
• maister