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- Dictionaryappraise/əˈpreɪz/
verb
- 1. assess the value or quality of: "there is a need to appraise existing techniques" Similar
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The meaning of APPRAISE is to set a value on : to estimate the amount of. How to use appraise in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Appraise.
APPRAISE definition: 1. to examine someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs: 2…. Learn more.
To appraise something is to figure out its worth in the marketplace, on the field, or in the world of ideas. To appraise the value of a friendship is difficult, but to appraise the value of your grandfather’s pocket watch — just go to the pawn shop.
Appraise definition: to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess. See examples of APPRAISE used in a sentence.
If you appraise something or someone, you consider them carefully and form an opinion about them. [ formal ] This prompted many employers to appraise their selection and recruitment policies.
1. To estimate the price or value of: appraise a diamond; appraise real estate. 2. To make a considered judgment about; assess or size up: appraise a threat; appraised himself in the mirror. See Synonyms at estimate.
appraise somebody (British English) to make a formal judgement about the value of a person’s work, usually after a discussion with them about it. Managers must appraise all staff.
appraised, appraises, appraising. To estimate the price or value of. Appraise a diamond; appraise real estate. American Heritage. To set a price for; decide the value of, esp. officially. Webster's New World. To make a considered judgment about; assess or size up.
to examine something and judge it: We need to stop and appraise the situation. (Definition of appraise from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess: We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it. to estimate the nature, quality, importance, etc.: He tried to appraise the poetry of John Updike.
