appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl 
: an act or instance of appraising something or someone
a damage appraisal
They gave us an honest appraisal of our chances.
especially
: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person
sought an appraisal of her jewelry
real estate appraisals
Examples of appraisal in a Sentence
the appraisal of some jewelry
I made a quick appraisal of the situation and decided to leave right away.
The book is an excellent appraisal of the influences that have shaped our government.
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The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
In fact, her mastery of the luxury lifestyle — everything from jewelry appraisal and grooming to international relations and yes, dancing the Freddy — could be just as beneficial to her troop as learning to build a fire or pitch a tent.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
According to an appraisal filed with court documents, what was owed was nearly four times the $13 million the property was worth, as of late last year.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
In fact, her mastery of the luxury lifestyle — everything from jewelry appraisal and grooming to international relations and yes, dancing the Freddy — could be just as beneficial to her troop as learning to build a fire or pitch a tent.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
According to an appraisal filed with court documents, what was owed was nearly four times the $13 million the property was worth, as of late last year.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appraisal
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appraisal. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl
: an act or instance of appraising
Legal Definition
appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl
: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person: as
a
: the determination of the fair value of a corporation's stock by a judicial proceeding that a dissenting shareholder is usually entitled by statute to demand in a case of extraordinary corporate action (as a merger) see also dissent entry 1 sense 1
b
: the estimation of the value of real estate for the purpose of taxation, sale, or securing a mortgage
c
: the estimation of the value of damage done to property for the purpose of adjusting an insurance claim
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