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
Seated around the living room, Guinnip and his siblings dig into packets filled with appraisals and farm history as they discuss plans for land potentially worth millions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Pricing varies, but Jewelers Mutual notes that appraisals typically cost $50 to $150 per hour, or a flat fee per piece.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 3, 2026
Mortgage lenders generally are averse to carrying existing loans over to new borrowers or new properties, at least without new appraisals, credit checks and other paperwork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025
“I would be happy to do appraisals for you. What sort of gems?”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
