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expert report
A reasoned and often binding assessment of a matter by a specialist or expert. An expert report is often needed to clarify complex questions in legal or technical contexts.
Der Richter forderte ein medizinisches Gutachten an, um die Arbeitsfähigkeit des Klägers zu beurteilen.
The judge requested a medical expert report to assess the plaintiff's ability to work.
The word combines 'gut' (good) and an old meaning of 'achten' (to assess, to think). A 'Gutachten' (expert report) is therefore the well-founded assessment or judgment of an expert.
Das Gutachten bestätigt die hohe Qualität des Materials.
The expert report confirms the high quality of the material.
A 'Gutachten' (expert report) is not simply written. More formal verbs are used: an expert 'erstellt' or 'fertigt ein Gutachten an' (prepares/produces an expert report). A person or company 'gibt ein Gutachten in Auftrag' (commissions an expert report).
Die Versicherung hat ein Gutachten zum Schaden in Auftrag gegeben.
The insurance company commissioned an expert report on the damage.
'Gutachten' (expert report) is a formal word. You will find it mainly in legal, medical, technical, or administrative contexts, for example in court proceedings or in cases of structural damage.
Laut Gutachten muss das gesamte Dach erneuert werden.
According to the expert report, the entire roof must be replaced.
The type of 'Gutachten' (expert report) is often specified more precisely by an adjective. Common combinations are 'medizinisches Gutachten' (medical expert report), 'technisches Gutachten' (technical expert report), or 'psychologisches Gutachten' (psychological expert report).
Für die Gerichtsverhandlung wurde ein psychologisches Gutachten angefordert.
A psychological expert report was requested for the court hearing.
statement
“Das Gutachten” and “die Stellungnahme” can both be written assessments of a difficult issue. A Gutachten is a professionally reasoned assessment by an expert, while a Stellungnahme mainly expresses a position or opinion. Use “Gutachten” for an expert assessment and “Stellungnahme” for someone’s own position.
Der Sachverständige erstellte ein Gutachten über den Schaden am Gebäude.
The expert prepared an expert report on the damage to the building.
Die Bürgerinitiative veröffentlichte eine Stellungnahme zu den geplanten Bauarbeiten.
The citizens’ initiative published a statement on the planned construction work.
