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appraisal

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈpɹeɪzəɫ// UK //ɐpɹˈeɪsəl// ap·praisal

n. a formal review of someone's work or performance, usually done by a manager. You might also use it to mean the estimated value of a house or item.

n. a formal assessment of an employee's performance or potential; also, an official estimate of the value of property or assets.


SIMPLE

She received a positive appraisal at work.

CONTEXTUAL

The annual appraisal helped him identify areas for professional growth.

COMPLEX

The bank required an independent appraisal of the historic property before approving the substantial mortgage loan.

Synonyms
Origin

From appraise + -al.

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