adjuster

/əˈdʒʌstər/
noun
  1. A person who investigates and settles insurance claims.
    • The adjuster reviewed the photos and approved the repair costs.
    • She works as a claims adjuster for a large insurance company.
    • The insurance adjuster came to inspect the damage after the storm.
  2. A device or part used to make small changes to a machine or system.
    • The lamp has a brightness adjuster that lets you dim the light.
    • The seat adjuster on the driver's side broke, so the chair is stuck in one position.
    • He turned the tension adjuster on the sewing machine to make the stitches tighter.
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