appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl 
: an act or instance of appraising something or someone
a damage appraisal
They gave us an honest appraisal of our chances.
especially
: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person
sought an appraisal of her jewelry
real estate appraisals
Examples of appraisal in a Sentence
the appraisal of some jewelry
I made a quick appraisal of the situation and decided to leave right away.
The book is an excellent appraisal of the influences that have shaped our government.
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In most cases, that amount would have been determined at the time the estate was settled, ideally with a qualified appraisal, Tullio says.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
But the things Shildt has said after some of the outings of some of the other pitchers involved in the competition for the fifth spot justifiably offer a far more positive appraisal.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump
Florida Special Elections: Republicans Win Gaetz And Waltz’s Seats
Administrative Bloat Faces A Reckoning
A candid appraisal suggests these layoffs may signal a necessary correction.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In most cases, that amount would have been determined at the time the estate was settled, ideally with a qualified appraisal, Tullio says.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
But the things Shildt has said after some of the outings of some of the other pitchers involved in the competition for the fifth spot justifiably offer a far more positive appraisal.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appraisal
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appraisal. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl
: an act or instance of appraising
Legal Definition
appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl
: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person: as
a
: the determination of the fair value of a corporation's stock by a judicial proceeding that a dissenting shareholder is usually entitled by statute to demand in a case of extraordinary corporate action (as a merger) see also dissent entry 1 sense 1
b
: the estimation of the value of real estate for the purpose of taxation, sale, or securing a mortgage
c
: the estimation of the value of damage done to property for the purpose of adjusting an insurance claim
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