Definition

1. Noun:
   • One who determines authenticity or guarantees validity: An "appraiser" is a person who officially examines items, particularly works of art or collectibles, to determine if they are genuine.
   • One who estimates worth or value: An "appraiser" is a professional who officially assesses and estimates the monetary value, quality, or condition of things, such as real estate, jewelry, or personal property.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The museum hired an independent appraiser to verify the authenticity of the donated painting.
  • Before securing the loan, the bank required a property appraiser to estimate the home's market value.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as an appraiser": To perform the role of someone who gives an official valuation.
  • She was asked to act as an appraiser for the estate auction.

Variants and Related Words

• Appraise (verb): To assess the value or quality of something.
  • The expert will appraise the antique furniture.
• Appraisal (noun): The act of appraising or the estimated value given.
  • The insurance company requested a written appraisal.

Synonyms

• Valuer: A person who estimates the worth of something.
• Assessor: An official who evaluates property for taxation.

Related Phrases

• Certified appraiser: An appraiser who holds official professional certification.
  • Only a certified appraiser can provide a valuation for tax purposes.

Noun

1. one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity
2. one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things