claims adjustor
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6.5
- noun
- /kleɪmz əˈdʒʌstər/
- Specialized
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ajustador de reclamaciones
- The insurance company assigned a claims adjustor to handle our case.
Examples
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The claims adjustor arrived promptly to assess the damage after the storm.
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After reviewing the evidence, the claims adjustor negotiated a fair settlement for the client.
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The claims adjustor visited the accident site yesterday.
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Many claims adjustors work for large insurance companies.
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The claims adjustor evaluated the damage to determine the settlement amount for the homeowner's insurance.
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After the accident, a claims adjustor visited to assess the car's repairs and estimate costs.
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As a professional claims adjustor, he processes applications to ensure fair compensation for policyholders.
Synonyms
20
6.2
A person who checks insurance claims and says how much to pay
3
5.0
A person who checks insurance claims and suggests how much to pay
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5.8
A person who checks insurance claims and suggests a fair payment
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4.8
A person who looks at insurance claims and helps arrange payments
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is fully compositional: a 'claims adjustor' is literally an adjustor who handles insurance claims, so a learner who knows 'claim' and 'adjustor' can readily infer the role. The noun‑noun (or noun + agent) pattern is a common, transparent formation in English and cross‑linguistically, making the meaning predictable for a B1 learner.
Etymology
Claims adjustor comes from the simple image of a person who handles a claim (a request for money) and 'adjusts' the payment by checking the damage. So, a claims adjustor is literally someone who decides a fair payment, which is why the term means 'a person who looks into insurance claims and suggests settlements'.