appraise

[əˈpreɪz]

appraise Definition

  • 1assess the value or quality of something
  • 2estimate the price of something

Using appraise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appraise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The real estate agent appraised the house at $500,000.

  • Example

    She appraised her jewelry collection before selling it.

  • Example

    The manager appraised the employee's performance during the year-end review.

appraise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appraise

Antonyms for appraise

Phrases with appraise

  • self-appraisal

    an evaluation or assessment of one's own abilities, performance, or worth

    Example

    As part of the performance review process, employees are asked to complete a self-appraisal.

  • an evaluation of an employee's job performance over a specific period of time

    Example

    The company conducts annual performance appraisals to assess employee performance and provide feedback.

  • an assessment of the value of a piece of art

    Example

    Before putting the painting up for auction, the owner had it appraised by an art expert.

Origins of appraise

from Old French 'apreisier', from 'a-' (to) + 'prix' (price)

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Summary: appraise in Brief

'Appraise' [əˈpreɪz] means to assess the value or quality of something, or estimate the price of something. It is often used in the context of real estate, jewelry, or employee performance evaluations. Phrases like 'self-appraisal' and 'performance appraisal' use 'appraisal' to denote self-evaluation or employee evaluation, respectively.