Wertungsgericht

judging panel (gymnastics/diving/figure skating)

noun VAIR-tungs-geh-rikht Rare

Usage Note

Wertungsgericht is the official panel of judges who award scores in subjectively-judged sports. It typically consists of a Kampfrichter (chief referee) and multiple Punktrichter (scoring judges) whose highest and lowest marks are discarded.

Examples

"Das Wertungsgericht vergab für ihre Kür eine Höchstnote."

Natural Translation

The judging panel awarded a top score for her free programme.

Literal Translation

The judging-panel awarded for her free-skate a maximum mark.

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