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appraise

Transitive Verb

past: appraisedpp: appraiseding: appraising

This term carries a connotation of professional or deliberate scrutiny. When used in a financial context, it implies a formal certification of value by an expert, such as a licensed appraiser, rather than a casual guess.

In a social or situational context, it suggests a calculating or observant gaze. It describes the mental process of weighing evidence or characteristics to reach a conclusion about the worth or viability of a person or a scenario.

Meanings

Transitive Verbappraise

[~ something]

To assess the monetary value of an item, typically by a professional expert.

The jeweler was asked to appraise the diamond ring before the auction.

Transitive Verbappraise

[~ someone][~ something]

To evaluate the quality, nature, or performance of someone or something based on careful observation.

The manager spent the quarter appraising the new employee's ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Phrasal Verbs

appraise as

to evaluate something and assign it a specific value or category

The antique was appraised as a genuine 18th-century piece.

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