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adjuster

adjuster
Noun
pl: adjusters

Meanings

Nounadjuster

A person whose job is to investigate insurance claims to determine the amount of money that should be paid to the policyholder.

The insurance adjuster visited the site to assess the storm damage to the roof.

Nounadjuster

A mechanical device or a control knob used to change the position, setting, or function of a piece of equipment.

The seat adjuster allows the driver to move the chair forward or backward for better reach.

Etymology

Derived from the verb adjust, which comes from the Latin ad- (to) and adjustare (to make right), evolving through Middle French ajuster.

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