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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The barriers to economic progress in Black communities are deeply rooted in historic practices like contract buying, redlining, appraisal bias and undervaluation, and predatory lending.
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Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Make sure to document the value of your jewelry, art, and antiques with appraisals, receipts, and lots of pictures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Under Florida’s eminent domain laws, the property owners would have to be offered fair compensation, including for their businesses, after an appraisal.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
His interest in the appraisals made by determined minds informed every issue of Lapham’s Quarterly.
—Donovan Hohn
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
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Lenwood V. Long, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Make sure to document the value of your jewelry, art, and antiques with appraisals, receipts, and lots of pictures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Under Florida’s eminent domain laws, the property owners would have to be offered fair compensation, including for their businesses, after an appraisal.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
His interest in the appraisals made by determined minds informed every issue of Lapham’s Quarterly.
—Donovan Hohn
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 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 6 Aug. 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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