adjuster
- A person who investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of the insuring company's liability. nounThe insurance adjuster evaluated the damage to the car after the accident.After the storm, the adjuster visited the property to assess the claim.
- A device or mechanism used to make small changes or adjustments to something. nounThe guitar's tuning adjuster was used to perfect the pitch of the strings.She used the adjuster on the chair to change its height.