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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The office found that the company was slow to respond to claims, slow to pay claims, used improperly licensed adjusters and kept poor records. Lawrence Mower, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 The public adjuster's second opinion may help when negotiating with the insurance company, Bach added. Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025 Those models have a fabric covering over the harness adjusters, rather than plastic. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024 Step 3 — Contact your insurer Report your claim, contact the adjuster, and submit as quickly as possible. Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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