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appraisal
[uh-prey-zuhl]
noun
the act of estimating or judging the nature or value of something or someone.
an estimate of value, as for sale, assessment, or taxation; valuation.
an estimate or considered opinion of the nature, quality, importance, etc.
the critics' appraisal of pop art; an incorrect appraisal of public opinion.
appraisal
/ əˈɪə /
noun
an assessment or estimation of the worth, value, or quality of a person or thing See also performance appraisal
a valuation of property or goods
appraisal
A formal evaluation of property by an expert, used to establish its market value.
Other Word Forms
- misappraisal noun
- overappraisal noun
- reappraisal noun
- self-appraisal noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of appraisal1
Example Sentences
This week’s agreement came after an extended appraisal process as the two companies struggled over Hulu’s actual value.
In the interim, an FBI affidavit revealed then-mayor Harry Sidhu, under investigation for public corruption, had passed confidential property appraisal information to the Angels as the city negotiated with them.
At the same time, he knows his money isn’t supporting a company that, in his appraisal, is “bad for business, bad for the environment and devastating for workers' rights.”
A statement previously provided to The Times by CarMax said that Arroyo was in the store discussing an appraisal for his vehicle.
“Employees share that they observed his behavior turn suddenly erratic, but they did not perceive it to be related to the appraisal offer. We continue to review all information available to fully understand this incident.”
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Related Words
- assessment
- evaluation
- opinion
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