adjustor
UK/ə'dʒʌstɚ/US/ә'dʒʌstә/
A2
Definitions
n.
A person who assesses insurance claims; a device that adjusts
（保险）理算员；调节器
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedadjustto, toward, near
+
-orlaw, right, oath, justice
=adjustor
Agent noun of adjust (variant spelling of adjuster): one who settles/adjusts claims. (adjust likely from ad- + juxtā 'near'; kept here for now.)
Example Sentences
- 1.
An insurance adjustor came to inspect the flood damage.
- 2.
The adjustor estimated the repair cost at $4,000.