adjuster

adjuster
adjuster (n.) 1670s, agent noun in English form from ADJUST (Cf. adjust). Insurance sense is from 1830.

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  • Adjuster — Ad*just er, n. 1. One who, or that which, adjusts. [1913 Webster] 2. an insurance agent who examines claims against personal or property damage insurance policies and makes estimates and recommendations regarding the amount which should be paid… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • adjuster — A device for moving something into the correct position or into a different position such as a seat adjuster. Also see automatic wear adjuster brake adjuster horizontal adjuster jet adjuster ride height adjuster …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • adjuster — One appointed to adjust a matter; to ascertain or arrange or settle. One who makes any adjustment or settlement, or who determines the amount of a claim, as a claim against an insurance company. A representative of the insurer who seeks to… …   Black's law dictionary

  • adjuster — One appointed to adjust a matter; to ascertain or arrange or settle. One who makes any adjustment or settlement, or who determines the amount of a claim, as a claim against an insurance company. A representative of the insurer who seeks to… …   Black's law dictionary

  • adjuster — n. an insurance adjuster * * * [ə dʒʌstə] an insurance adjuster …   Combinatory dictionary

  • adjuster — [[t]əʤʌ̱stə(r)[/t]] adjusters also adjustor N COUNT An adjuster is a device which allows you to alter a piece of equipment s position or setting. → See also loss adjustor ...a seat belt adjuster …   English dictionary

  • adjuster — noun One who adjusts, especially for the insurance industrys employment title claims adjuster …   Wiktionary

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