Meaning & use
appraisal
A formal assessment or judgment of the value, quality, or performance of someone or something.
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The bank required a professional appraisal of the house before approving the loan.
Employees receive a written performance appraisal from their manager once a year.
A note on using this word
Appraisal often implies an official or expert judgment, particularly of monetary value or job performance.
Words with a similar meaning
evaluationassessment
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