appraise

CEFRC1

/əˈpɹeɪz/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To judge the value or quality of something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To consider comprehensively.

Examples

  • The expert will appraise the value of the antique jewelry tomorrow.

  • "I have a guy coming later to appraise some antiques."

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.

  2. To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

  3. To estimate; to conjecture.

More examples

In context

  • At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.

  • to appraise goods and chattels

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Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The jeweler will blank the diamond ring to determine its value.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English apreisen, from Old French aprisier (“apraise, set a price on”) (compare modern French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + Latin pretium (“price, value”) (English precious), from which also appreciate, a doublet.