Also means
appraiser
Usage Note
Gutachter produces a formal expert opinion (Gutachten), often for courts, insurers or property valuations. The feminine is Gutachterin. A court-appointed one is a Sachverständiger. Used widely in Bausachverständiger and damage-assessment contexts.
Examples
"Der Gutachter schätzte den Schaden am Fahrzeug."
Natural Translation
The assessor appraised the damage to the vehicle.
Literal Translation
The assessor estimated the damage on-the vehicle.
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