appraisal

noun

ap·​prais·​al ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce appraisal (audio)
: an act or instance of appraising something or someone
a damage appraisal
They gave us an honest appraisal of our chances.
especially : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person
sought an appraisal of her jewelry
real estate appraisals

Examples of appraisal in a Sentence

the appraisal of some jewelry I made a quick appraisal of the situation and decided to leave right away. The book is an excellent appraisal of the influences that have shaped our government.
Recent Examples on the Web All those who win tickets must bring at least one item for appraisal but no more than two. Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 29 Feb. 2024 The time is ripe, then, for a more clear-eyed appraisal. Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024 An appraisal in June 2014 connected with seeking a release from the lender to sell a portion of the Parent Tract, now 1,025 acres, came in at $8,075,000. Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 García's work was met with high appraisals and applauses during the painting's unveiling. Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2024 The 2023 appraisal in Hamilton County is the full reappraisal, which includes the auditor's staff viewing the outside of properties as well as using market data. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2024 Drilling at the Jetstream #1 appraisal well* is expected to begin February 2nd, located within 20m of the original LOD-6 discovery well. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2024 The shoes had been insured for $1 million, but federal prosecutors said in May 2023 that their appraisal value was $3.5 million. Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024 The appraisals will affect 2024 property tax bills that go out later in the year. Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

appraise + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of appraisal was in 1795

Dictionary Entries Near appraisal

Cite this Entry

“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appraisal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

appraisal

noun
ap·​prais·​al ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce appraisal (audio)
: an act or instance of appraising

Legal Definition

appraisal

noun
ap·​prais·​al ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce appraisal (audio)
: a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person: as
a
: the determination of the fair value of a corporation's stock by a judicial proceeding that a dissenting shareholder is usually entitled by statute to demand in a case of extraordinary corporate action (as a merger) see also dissent entry 1 sense 1
b
: the estimation of the value of real estate for the purpose of taxation, sale, or securing a mortgage
c
: the estimation of the value of damage done to property for the purpose of adjusting an insurance claim

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