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

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That type of adjuster is not to be confused with the claims adjusters employed by the insurance companies. Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025 Their own adjuster can then lead the negotiations with the insurance company. Mae Anderson, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 After teaching school, Augie worked as a claims adjuster for various insurance carriers. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 The Straus collection is a dynamic portrait of the artist as an adjuster and refiner, honing his techniques and aesthetic preferences over time. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.

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