adjustor

ad·just

A0090000 (ə-jŭst′)v. ad·just·ed, ad·just·ing, ad·justs v.tr.1. a. To move or change (something) so as to be in a more effective arrangement or desired condition: adjust the timing of a car's engine; adjust a hearing aid to amplify lower frequencies.b. To change so as to be suitable to or conform with something else: adjusted the schedule to allow for everyone's vacation plans; adjusted the old monetary figures to account for inflation. See Synonyms at adapt.2. In chiropractic medicine, to manipulate (the spine and other body structures) to treat disorders and restore normal function of the nervous system.3. To decide how much is to be paid on (an insurance claim).v.intr. To become adapted or accustomed, as to a new situation: Have you adjusted to working with your new colleagues?

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[Obsolete French adjuster, from Old French ajoster, from Vulgar Latin *adiūxtāre, to put close to : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin iūxtā, near; see yeug- in Indo-European roots.]

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ad·just′a·ble adj.ad·just′a·bly adv.ad·just′er, ad·jus′tor n.

adjustor

(əˈdʒʌstə) n a variant spelling of adjuster

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adjustor - one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlementadjuster, claim agent, claims adjuster, claims adjustorinvestigator - someone who investigates