noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who adjusts something, especially the amount of compensation due in an insurance claim.
2. 2
   one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement wordnet
3. 3
   A component used to adjust something.

   "a bar adjuster in kiteboarding"

Synonyms

All synonyms

adjustorbuttonclaim agentclaims adjusterclaims adjustor

Example

More examples

"Turn the barrel adjuster anticlockwise to tighten the cable."

Etymology

From adjust + -er.

Related phrases

attitude-adjusterbarrel adjusterclaim adjusterclaims adjusterloss adjusterclaims adjusterloss adjuster

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