appraisal
Translation
appraisal, valuation, assessment
Examples
We need an official appraisal of the property.
We need an official appraisal of the property.
Her annual performance appraisal is next week.
Her annual performance appraisal is next week.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) an evaluation of (sth.) We need an official appraisal of the property.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assessment, evaluation, valuation
Etymology
From the verb 'appraise', from Old French 'aprisier' (to set a price on), from 'ap-' (to) + 'prisier' (to prize, value).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'appraisal' as getting a 'price' or 'praise' for something's value.