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 Photograph damaged items for insurance and check with your insurance company if a visit by an adjuster is needed. George Petras, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 The three tools coming out include a trimming tool, a playback speed adjusters and an auto-enhance option. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Not to mention, it’s strategically designed for lumbar support with double adjusters that tighten for parents in favor of lower back support, helping mitigate the pain caused by sitting on a plane. Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024 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 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 14 Oct. 2024.

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