Adjuster

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌstər/

Definitions of adjuster

noun A person who assesses or makes adjustments, especially insurance claims or mechanical devices.

Example Sentences

A1 The adjuster came to inspect the damage to the car.

A2 The insurance adjuster determined the value of the stolen items.

B1 The adjuster recommended some changes to the policy to better suit the client's needs.

B2 As a claims adjuster, she had to negotiate settlements with policyholders.

C1 The adjuster's expertise in assessing risk factors was crucial in determining the premium rates.

C2 The senior adjuster was responsible for overseeing a team of claims specialists.

Examples of adjuster in a Sentence

formal The insurance adjuster will assess the damage to your property and determine the appropriate coverage.

informal I had to meet with the adjuster to go over the details of the car accident.

slang The adjuster said my claim was 'on fleek' and would be processed quickly.

figurative Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges at us, and we have to be our own adjuster to adapt and overcome.

Grammatical Forms of adjuster

• past tense: adjusted
• plural: adjusters
• comparative: more adjusted
• superlative: most adjusted
• present tense: adjust
• future tense: will adjust
• perfect tense: have adjusted
• continuous tense: is adjusting
• singular: adjuster
• positive degree: adjuster
• infinitive: to adjust
• gerund: adjusting
• participle: adjusting

Origin and Evolution of adjuster

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjuster' originated from the Latin word 'adiustare' which means to make right or correct.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of making things right or correcting, the word 'adjuster' has evolved to refer to a person or thing that makes adjustments or changes to something to improve its function or suitability.