appraisee

noun

ap·​prais·​ee ə-ˌprā-ˈzē How to pronounce appraisee (audio)
a-
plural appraisees
: someone who receives an appraisal or evaluation of his or her work performance
The appraiser should take time to consider how well the appraisee has performed in the period, see if they have achieved the goals set for them in the last appraisal …Louise Campbell, quoted in Sunday Business Report, 24 Jan. 2010

Word History

Etymology

appraise + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of appraisee was in 1960

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“Appraisee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appraisee. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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