appraisal

or ap·praise·ment

[ uh-prey-zuh l ]
/ əˈpreɪ zəl /
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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.

Origin of appraisal

First recorded in 1810–20; appraise + -al2

OTHER WORDS FROM appraisal

mis·ap·prais·al, noun o·ver·ap·prais·al, noun re·ap·prais·al, noun self-ap·prais·al, noun

Words nearby appraisal

apposite, apposition, apposition suture, appositional growth, appositive, appraisal, appraisal drilling, appraise, appreciable, appreciate, appreciation

Words related to appraisal

evaluation, assessment, survey, opinion, valuation, estimate, reckoning, stock, rating, appraisement

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British Dictionary definitions for appraisal

appraisal

appraisement

/ (əˈpreɪzəl) /

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

Cultural definitions for appraisal

appraisal

A formal evaluation of property by an expert, used to establish its market value.