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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
Journalists conducted in-depth interviews with local appraisal districts, appraisers, and technical staff to fully understand the entire process and build a tool to help homeowners build a case to lower their property tax bills.
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Malarie Gokey, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
That statement was completely illogical yet also made perfect sense, and therefore proved a fitting appraisal of a truly logic-defying game in Paris on Tuesday.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
In addition to working with academic institutions, Kline does appraisal, auction, consulting, and rental services.
—Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Miller said one option would be for the property owners to get regular appraisals, which would be create a flood of demand for appraisal companies like his.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Malarie Gokey, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
That statement was completely illogical yet also made perfect sense, and therefore proved a fitting appraisal of a truly logic-defying game in Paris on Tuesday.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
In addition to working with academic institutions, Kline does appraisal, auction, consulting, and rental services.
—Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Miller said one option would be for the property owners to get regular appraisals, which would be create a flood of demand for appraisal companies like his.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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The optics—underclad, mostly Black young men having their hands and limbs measured to the eighth of an inch, then paraded for physical evaluation—have reliably drawn comparisons to slave markets.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Patients with significant hearing loss may still need hearing evaluations, custom fittings, and adjustments from licensed providers.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The estimate assumes the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide for every 28 grams of gold mined.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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There were obscure picks, in his frank estimation, that were actually brilliant heists, and college stars whose selections were actually costly blunders.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The two tax measures could generate more than $1 billion the first year of implementation, according to the governor’s estimation.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The median valuation multiple for public SaaS companies has fallen from pandemic highs of over eighteen times revenue to less than five times today.—
Marc Joffe,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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The firm says its thesis on the cruise company has played out, with the company trading at a rich valuation relative to its peers.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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