Definition

A person who evaluates and assesses damage, often in the context of insurance, to help determine how much compensation should be paid.

Example

The adjuster assessed the damage to the house after the storm.

Conversation

I heard you had a meeting with your adjuster yesterday.

Yeah, they came to check the damage from the storm.

What did the adjuster say about the repairs?

They suggested a few options, but it might take some time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adjuster → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "justare" (meaning to make just or right), combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). An adjuster is a person who makes something right or corrects it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'making something right' ('justare') by 'adding to' it ('ad-') — that's what an adjuster does.

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