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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
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.
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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
This collection of poems is a transcendent appraisal of the blood that was extracted from Black bodies.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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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
This collection of poems is a transcendent appraisal of the blood that was extracted from Black bodies.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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In February, the department’s Institute of Education Sciences, which administers the assessments, was gutted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If granted by the county, the incentive will reduce the assessment rate of the property from 25% to 10% for the first 10 years.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In court, Perkins had been found capable to proceed at least twice before a judge reversed course and threw him back into the evaluation process.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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The court denied restitution despite the prosecution’s requests and ordered Garcia Moran to be of general good behavior and to undergo a mental health evaluation.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The city manager’s office estimates costs of $268 million to build, part of a total of $725 million over 30 years, which includes operation and maintenance and debt payments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The alarming statement followed Gross’s estimation that the risk of a nuclear war was increasing from 1 percent per year to about 2 percent annually.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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The fraction of systems used for this estimation grows very slowly compared to the total number available, so most of the systems remain intact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Grow Therapy recently raised a $150 million Series D that brought its valuation to $3 billion.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Padres’ sale is viewed as a litmus test for valuations at a critical time for baseball.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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