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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents
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as in evaluation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
the appraisal of the house's value took place yesterday
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Recent Examples of appraisal
The designers, who are working on a limited budget, compete for the highest appraisal.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The final test comes when a rival professor conducts his own appraisal of Eliza on the dance floor.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, red teaming helps leaders overcome groupthink, a cognitive bias where conformity to consensus thinking undermines critical appraisal.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Now, the Redditor is in contact with someone from the World of Coca-Cola awaiting a more official appraisal.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The final test comes when a rival professor conducts his own appraisal of Eliza on the dance floor.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, red teaming helps leaders overcome groupthink, a cognitive bias where conformity to consensus thinking undermines critical appraisal.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Now, the Redditor is in contact with someone from the World of Coca-Cola awaiting a more official appraisal.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
Noun
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Success in the appeal can lead to savings for several years as the change becomes the basis for the next assessment, said Sepp.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Homeland Security Investigations has performed an intelligence threat assessment to gauge the risk to the border czar.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The swimmer, later identified as Sean Barton, a visitor from New Mexico, received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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After the plane landed safely, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation before he was arrested and charged.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Some Senators have cited concerns about the bill increasing the federal deficit, as it is expected to add $3.8 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This 2020 estimate appears conservative in light of recent U.S. test scores, which reveal the scope of the learning loss.—
Dan Lips,
National Review,
22 May 2025
Noun
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My own estimation of the value of this has diminished over time, however.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In their estimation, only economic power could lead to freedom.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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Although earnings growth has been remarkable, valuation multiples present a more conservative picture: the trailing P/E ratio rose to 11x in 2024 but has since decreased to 8x, despite improved fundamentals—reflecting investor concerns regarding sustainability and external risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Two months later, SoftBank led a $40 billion investment in OpenAI at a $300 billion valuation.—
Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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