Use 'assessor' when discussing financial or property evaluations, especially regarding taxes or insurance. We're waiting for the insurance assessor to evaluate the damage to our car after the accident.
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Professional Role
'Assessor' often implies formal training or official status in valuation disciplines. She's a qualified tax assessor working for the city council.
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Value Specificity
An assessor doesn't guess but provides a specific value based on established criteria. The property assessor determined our house is worth $300,000.