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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents
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as in evaluation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
the appraisal of the house's value took place yesterday
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Recent Examples of appraisal
SpaceX received a cautious appraisal from KeyBanc Capital Markets, which said the stock’s lofty valuation already reflects much of its long-term growth potential.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The breakthrough came in 2025 after Plotkin's son, Barry, began researching the artwork and brought it in for appraisal.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The town halls provided insight on topics including road projects, county assistance programs and protesting property appraisals.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The breakthrough came in 2025 after Plotkin's son, Barry, began researching the artwork and brought it in for appraisal.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The town halls provided insight on topics including road projects, county assistance programs and protesting property appraisals.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The 10-year-old is in the custody of the Missouri Children’s Division and was taken in for psychiatric evaluation, according to Missouri’s 22nd Circuit Court.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving.
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According to an estimation from the governor’s office, about 40,000 low- to moderate-income Californians will receive down payment assistance through the measure, which was pulled from the ballot last minute in 2024.
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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Weaker global markets, which have impacted tech stock valuations, and the turbulent performance of SpaceX’s recent massive IPO were among the top concerns cited by insiders who have made the case that patience is a virtue.
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This framework is grounded in my research on billion-dollar entrepreneurs — founders who started ventures and remained in leadership until those ventures exceeded $1 billion in both sales and valuation.
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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