appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl 
: 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.
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Secured loans may require additional verification steps, such as collateral appraisal or legal documentation, which can delay approval.
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True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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A cool appraisal of millennial divorce.
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Many Black Americans have also reported negative experiences within financial systems, such as lower valuations on home appraisals.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
According to the CarMax spokesperson, Arroyo did not allegedly back in the business in reaction to an appraisal offer.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
No Fault, by Haley Mlotek $25 $28 now 11% off
February 18, 2025; Viking
A cool appraisal of millennial divorce.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Many Black Americans have also reported negative experiences within financial systems, such as lower valuations on home appraisals.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appraisal
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appraisal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl
: an act or instance of appraising
Legal Definition
appraisal
noun
ap·prais·al
ə-ˈprā-zəl
: 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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