appraisal

Meanings

• noun

  An evaluation of the value, quality, or condition of something.

  - "The appraisal of a property determines its market value."
  - "The appraisal of a painting is crucial for insurance purposes."
  - "The appraisal of a student's performance is based on various factors."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpɹeɪzəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appraisal
raisal , exhalation , station

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Variants

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appraisal , appraisals , appraise , appraised , appraisee , appraisees , appraisement , appraisements , appraiser , appraisers , appraises , appraising , appraisive , self-appraisal , self-appraisals

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Etymology

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The word 'appraisal' comes from the Old French word 'appraiser,' which means 'to estimate, to value.'

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'appraisal' in English was in the late 15th century.

2. Appraisals are often used in the insurance industry to determine the value of damaged property.

3. The highest appraisal in a beauty pageant is called the 'crown of beauty.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Valuation: The process of determining the value or worth of something.

2. Assessment: A careful examination of something to determine its quality, value, or condition.

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Culture

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Appraisals have been used in various contexts throughout history, including the evaluation of art, real estate, and personal performance. In literature, appraisals can be found in works such as Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' where Petruchio evaluates Katherina's worth.

How to Memorize "appraisal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an appraiser examining an object closely and determining its value based on various factors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appraisal' with the idea of evaluating something and determining its worth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Appraise Value' to remember the meaning of the word.

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