appraisal

noun

ap·​prais·​al ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce appraisal (audio)
: 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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Discuss What's Next and Future Innovations at Advertising Week Morse’s first byline in the Globe, written as a freelancer, was an appraisal of Vassar Clements that appeared in the newspaper in December 1975. Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024 Judging procedures are in accordance with the Japan National Research Institute of Brewing, which has overseen Japan’s own national sake appraisal since 1910. Don Tse, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 If there is a step-up transaction, an appraisal is needed, Lee said. Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Back to working on appraisal reports — these MUST get done. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for appraisal 

Word History

Etymology

appraise + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of appraisal was in 1698

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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appraisal. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

appraisal

noun
ap·​prais·​al ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce appraisal (audio)
: an act or instance of appraising

Legal Definition

appraisal

noun
ap·​prais·​al ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce appraisal (audio)
: 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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