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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
Real costs like loan documents, appraisal and credit report fees are excluded from the APR.
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Tarrant Appraisal Districts website lists the total appraisal value in 2025 at $3,073,802.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Tarrant Appraisal Districts website lists the total appraisal value in 2025 at $3,073,802.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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Kevin Griess, the superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks for the Park Service, said during the hearing there was no plan to begin such work Monday but added that a safety assessment was underway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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In addition to the semi-private wait areas and a dedicated family lobby, the expansion also added five rooms designated for initial intake assessments and two dedicated procedure rooms.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The man was transported to Backus Hospital in Norwich for further evaluation, according to police.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Federal evaluations show that participants are more likely to increase earnings and pursue employment, and the program has expanded access to employment services and support networks for beneficiaries seeking work.—
French Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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Early estimates indicate that the area will receive less than a half an inch of rain between the two batches of showers Wednesday and Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Eliminating the income cap would close 68% of the Social Security shortfall, CRFB estimates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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CarEdge offers tools for buying cars, such as invoice pricing and dealer quotes, buying guides, value ratings, insurance estimations and more.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The teams will roll in one by one between 2028 and 2030, and Cleveland and Detroit have tapped the market for additional investors at higher valuations.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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The Liberty rank second in Sportico’s annual WNBA franchise valuation with the publication revealing the franchise being worth a whopping $600 million.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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