adjuster en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English adjust Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English adjuster From adjust + -er.
Meanings
- One who adjusts something, especially the amount of compensation due in an insurance claim.
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A component used to adjust something.
a bar adjuster in kiteboarding
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| adjusters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| adjustor | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
loss adjuster · adjustress · claim adjuster · barrel adjuster · claims adjuster · attitude-adjuster
Translations (3)
ms pelaras (one who adjusts) · id penyetel (one who adjusts) · pt ajustador (one who adjusts)