adjuster
UK: əˈdʒʌstə | US: əˈdʒʌstər
n. a person or device that makes adjustments or settles claims (e.g., insurance adjuster)
n. a mechanical component used to fine-tune alignment or position
adjuster = adjust<to modify> + er<agent suffix>
- adjust: Derived from Old French ajoster (to join, adapt), from Latin adiuxtare (to bring close), combining *ad-<to> + *iuxta<near>.
- -er: Agentive suffix from Old English -ere, indicating "one who does."
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin adiuxtare, reflecting the idea of bringing things into alignment. Over time, ajoster in Old French evolved into "adjust" in English, retaining the core meaning of modification. The suffix -er was added to denote a person or tool performing this action, creating "adjuster."
The insurance adjuster assessed the damage to the car.
A skilled adjuster can fine-tune machinery for optimal performance.
The claims adjuster negotiated a fair settlement.
This tool acts as a precision adjuster for optical instruments.
The adjuster resolved the dispute between the parties efficiently.