Word
appraiser
Phoneticsap·prais·er, stress on the second syllable
/əˈpɹeɪzɝ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who checks the value of something, like a house or a piece of art. They look at the condition and history of the item to decide how much it is worth.
n. a person who professionally estimates the value of property, art, or other assets. Often employed in legal, insurance, or real estate contexts to provide an objective assessment.
Examples
“The insurance company sent an appraiser to check the car.”
“Before listing the antique on the market, the owner hired a professional appraiser to determine its current market value.”
“The court appointed an independent appraiser to evaluate the disputed property, ensuring that the settlement reflected the true worth of the assets involved.”
Examples
simple
“The insurance company sent an appraiser to check the car.”
contextual
“Before listing the antique on the market, the owner hired a professional appraiser to determine its current market value.”
complex
“The court appointed an independent appraiser to evaluate the disputed property, ensuring that the settlement reflected the true worth of the assets involved.”
Etymology
From appraise + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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