Evaluator
/ɪˈvæljueɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity authorized to assess the value, quality, or condition of property or evidence for legal purposes.
The court appointed an evaluator to determine the fair market value of the disputed property.
- (n.) An individual who assesses the performance or qualifications in legal contexts, such as expert evaluators in arbitration or mediation.
The evaluator assessed the credibility of the witness testimony during the mediation.
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- evaluators
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish evaluators from appraisers by context: evaluators often perform broader assessments including evidence or performance, whereas appraisers focus on valuation.
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