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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
Christy has also completed appraisal certification classes through The American Society of Appraisers.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The purchase price corresponds to a November 2020 appraisal by Jones, Roach & Caringella that pegs the land’s market value at $600 per square foot.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Absent a sales price, then an appraisal will determine the value
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the first home equity contract company started in 2006.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Yzerman’s appraisal of the market is revealing, though.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The purchase price corresponds to a November 2020 appraisal by Jones, Roach & Caringella that pegs the land’s market value at $600 per square foot.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Absent a sales price, then an appraisal will determine the value
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the first home equity contract company started in 2006.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Yzerman’s appraisal of the market is revealing, though.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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Furthermore, diagnoses were based on self-report rather than formal clinical assessment, and comorbid conditions were not evaluated.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsom previously requested the parole board conduct a comprehensive risk assessment investigation into whether the brothers could pose a risk to public safety should they be released.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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This systematic evaluation approach distinguishes startups that merely use AI from those that truly innovate with it.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, in 2023, Cook’s son James and a researcher named Ian Mertz blew it wide open, devising an algorithm that solved the tree evaluation problem using much less space than anyone thought possible.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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Price is an estimate based on market factors (eg, Rashford’s contract length, the presence of Barcelona as the buyer); value is an intrinsic measure, based solely on Rashford’s existing ability, assessed by TFG.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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To be offered by Gooding Christie’s at the Pebble Beach auction across 15 and 16 August, and with an estimate in excess of $20,000,000, the Ferrari is one of the most significant classic cars of all time, and for interested buyers may well represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Finally, level 3 asset fair values must be calculated based on estimations and assumptions based on the latest available data on the measurement date.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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It should be noted that the age estimation tool remains completely optional, and users over 13 can still verify their age with an ID.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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As of March, Anthropic closed its latest funding round at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Now, he’s raised $210 million at a $3.5 billion valuation.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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