appraisal
noun
the act of estimating or judging the nature or value of something or someone.
appraisals
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pluralof appraisal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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First, Caine is known to be cautious in his appraisals.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
If you found any prior appraisals, that would be a big help.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
In 1914, it created formalized officer appraisals to determine who should be transferred, discharged or elevated—based on leadership, discipline, character and professional knowledge, among other things, instead of length of service or personal recommendations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
Later appraisals adduced that the enigmatic piece was an apron, a garment or a military banner, before analysts in 20th century Vienna agreed: It was a headdress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
Re-reading these brief moralistic appraisals usually left me disheartened.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
