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 bill was intended to address widespread complaints by victims of the fires that loss estimates prepared by adjusters who visited their properties were later reduced by adjusters who didn’t set foot on them. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

But when his insurer’s adjuster arrived to assess the damage, Reich was told that most of the damage wasn’t covered. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The model can then be reserved for the work that actually requires interpretation, such as reading an adjuster’s unstructured notes and extracting details that predefined rules cannot easily anticipate. — Giles Whiting, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Built from water-resistant, 100% cotton Ventile cloth, its classic design benefits from the thoughtful touch of adjustable side adjusters. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 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