appraise

/ə'preiz/
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appraise

The jeweler will appraise the diamond ring.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To assess the value, quality, nature, or importance of something or someone: This involves forming a careful judgment, often based on expert knowledge or systematic analysis.
    • To estimate the monetary worth of something: This specific usage is common in contexts like real estate, antiques, or jewelry.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The manager will appraise the employee's performance at the end of the year.
    • Before selling the house, we need to have it appraised by a licensed professional.
    • It's difficult to appraise the true impact of this historical event.
Advanced Usage
  • "To appraise something at": To state a specific estimated value.
    • The antique vase was appraised at over ten thousand dollars.
  • "To appraise oneself": To engage in self-evaluation (less common).
    • As part of her professional development, she took time to appraise her own strengths and weaknesses.
Variants and Related Words
  • Appraisal (n): The act or an instance of appraising; an expert or official valuation.
    • The bank required a property appraisal before approving the loan.
  • Appraiser (n): A person whose job is to assess the value of something.
    • The insurance company sent an appraiser to look at the damaged car.
Synonyms
  • Assess: To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality.
  • Evaluate: To judge or determine the significance, worth, or condition of, usually by careful appraisal.
  • Value: To estimate the monetary worth of.
  • Rate: To assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms that use the exact word "appraise" as a key component.)

appraise

The jeweler will appraise the diamond ring.

Verb
  1. consider in a comprehensive way
    • He appraised the situation carefully before acting
  2. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
    • I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
    • access all the factors when taking a risk

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