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   appraise

   /əˈpreɪz/

   verb

   • 1. assess the value or quality of: "there is a need to appraise existing techniques" Similar assessevaluateestimatejudgerategaugesum upreviewconsiderinformal:size up
   • ▪ assess the performance of (an employee) formally: "some companies are considering team appraisals instead of appraising individuals"
   • ▪ (of an official valuer) set a price on; value: "they appraised the painting at £200,000" Similar valuepriceset a price onestimatequotesurvey

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘set a price on’): alteration of apprize, by association with praise. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. appraisable adjective
   • 2. appraisee noun
   • 3. appraisement noun
   • 4. appraisive adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPRAISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPRAISE definition: 1. to examine someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of APPRAISE is to set a value on : to estimate the amount of. How to use appraise in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Appraise.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › appraiseAppraise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To appraise something is to figure out its worth in the marketplace, on the field, or in the world of ideas. To appraise the value of a friendship is difficult, but to appraise the value of your grandfather’s pocket watch — just go to the pawn shop.

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   Appraise definition: to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess. See examples of APPRAISE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › appraiseAPPRAISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you appraise something or someone, you consider them carefully and form an opinion about them. [ formal ] This prompted many employers to appraise their selection and recruitment policies.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionappraise verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   verb. /əˈpreɪz/ Verb Forms. appraise somebody/something (formal) to consider or examine somebody/something and form an opinion about them or it. an appraising glance/look. Her eyes coolly appraised him. She stepped back to appraise her workmanship. The architect gave the exterior an appraising glance. Topics Opinion and argument c1.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › appraiseAppraise - definition of appraise by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To estimate the price or value of: appraise a diamond; appraise real estate. 2. To make a considered judgment about; assess or size up: appraise a threat; appraised himself in the mirror. See Synonyms at estimate.