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
If you found any prior appraisals, that would be a big help.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Mainstream pundits were tactfully silent in their appraisals of this event, no doubt wanting to avoid the appearance of mocking anyone’s grief.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2025
“I would be happy to do appraisals for you. What sort of gems?”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
