appraisable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being evaluated or estimated: "appraisable" describes something that can be assessed in terms of value, quality, or worth.
- Able to be judged or appraised: Refers to an object, situation, or concept that is open to formal or informal evaluation.
Usage Examples
- (The vase could be formally valued because it was rare.)
- (Her abilities can be assessed or evaluated.)
- (The damage could not be estimated without professional help.)
Advanced Usage
"appraisable within a range": Capable of being assigned a value or quality within a defined spectrum.
- The artwork is appraisable within a range of $10,000 to $15,000. (Its value can be estimated within that specific interval.)
"not appraisable": Used to describe something that cannot be evaluated due to intangibility or lack of criteria.
- The emotional impact of the gift was not appraisable. (Its sentimental value could not be measured.)
Variants and Related Words
Appraise (verb): to assess the value or quality of something.
- The expert will appraise the jewelry. (The expert will evaluate its worth.)
Appraisal (noun): the act or result of evaluating something.
- The appraisal of the house was completed yesterday. (The valuation was finished.)
Appraiser (noun): a person who performs an appraisal.
- The appraiser gave a fair estimate. (The evaluator provided a reasonable assessment.)
Synonyms
- Evaluable: capable of being evaluated.
- Assessable: able to be assessed or judged.
- Estimable: able to be estimated or valued (though "estimable" also implies worthiness of respect).
Related Idioms
"to appraise at face value": to evaluate something based on its obvious or stated worth.
- He appraised the offer at face value, without considering hidden costs. (He judged it based solely on its surface appearance.)
"beyond appraisable measure": so great or intangible that it cannot be evaluated.
- Her contribution to the team was beyond appraisable measure. (It was too significant or subjective to quantify.)