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Adjustor Meaning in English

word

əˈdʒʌstɚ
uh-JUS-ter
ɐdʒˈʌstɐ
uh-JUS-tuh

Definition

An adjustor is a person who investigates and decides the amount of money to pay after an insurance claim.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in the insurance industry (as 'insurance adjustor' or 'claims adjustor'). 'Adjustor' and 'adjuster' are both used, but 'adjuster' is more common in the US. Not used for devices (use 'adjuster' or 'adjusting device' instead).

Example Sentences

An adjustor came to check the damage after the car accident.

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The insurance company sent an adjustor to investigate the case.

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The adjustor decided how much money I would get for my claim.

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After our kitchen flooded, the adjustor asked a lot of questions about the damage.

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I was nervous waiting for the adjustor to finish the inspection.

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The adjustor explained why some repairs weren't covered by my insurance.

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