appraisal
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a meeting between a worker and a manager to discuss how well the worker is doing their job.
a formal evaluation of an employee's performance and progress, typically conducted annually by a supervisor.
Simple“I have my annual appraisal with my manager tomorrow to discuss my goals for next year.”
In context“The company introduced a 360-degree appraisal system to ensure that feedback was gathered from peers as well as direct supervisors.”
UsageOften used with the adjectives 'annual' or 'performance'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a professional expert's opinion on how much something is worth, such as a house or a piece of jewellery.
the act or process of estimating the market value of property or assets, often for insurance or sale purposes.
Simple“The bank requested a professional appraisal of the house before they would agree to the loan.”
In context“The antique dealer provided a written appraisal of the painting, noting its historical significance and current market demand.”
UsageCommonly used in real estate, insurance, and finance contexts.
Synonyms
Usage critical appraisal
From appraise + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.