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appraisalan assessment of the value or quality of something or someone

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an assessment of the value or quality of something or someone

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpreɪzəl/

Korean meaning: 평가, 감정, 사정

Korean pronunciation: 어**프레이**절

Example Sentences

  • The art dealer's appraisal revealed that the painting was worth millions, not the $50 I paid at the garage sale.
  • Her honest appraisal of my cooking was that it could be used as a weapon of mass destruction.
  • The company requires all employees to undergo annual performance appraisals to ensure professional development.

appraisal

NOUN

//əˈpreɪzəl//

an assessment of the value or quality of something or someone

appraisal concept
💡 Concept

An expert conducts a careful appraisal of the antique vase

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appraisal rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The appraisal revealed betrayal, leading to his withdrawal.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈpreɪzəl/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈpreɪzəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixap--
Rootpraise
Suffix--al

Origin

From Old French 'appraisier' meaning 'to set a price on,' derived from 'a-' (to) + 'praisier' (to praise or appraise). The word entered English in the 15th century through legal and commercial contexts.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The art dealer's appraisal revealed that the painting was worth millions, not the $50 I paid at the garage sale.

😄 Fun example

Her honest appraisal of my cooking was that it could be used as a weapon of mass destruction.

The company requires all employees to undergo annual performance appraisals to ensure professional development.

Before buying the house, we ordered an independent appraisal to verify its true market value.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

assessmentevaluationvaluationestimationreview

Antonyms

neglectdismissaldisregard

Related

appraiseappraisercritiqueanalysisjudgment