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

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

Senior adjusters now spent their time on complex cases that actually required human judgment. —Byjonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Gutierrez recommended twisting the barrel adjuster next to the brake handles counter-clockwise and tightening the neighboring stopper bolt, which will increase tension with the tire’s brake cable. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

The investigation’s findings point to slow and inadequate investigations, underpayments of claims, multiple adjusters causing confusion and smoke damage claims receiving denials and delays. —Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 4 May 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