appraise
verb (used with object)
to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess.
appraiser
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a word derived from
appraise.
Example Sentences
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Woody Fincham, a real-estate appraiser in Virginia, agrees that a data center going up right next door to a residential property or a subdivision could have an effect on property values.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
“This is not a win for the fans,” says Loftus, 69, a real-estate appraiser who lives in Austin, Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Inherent in listings like this is there’s an assumption that an association with a celebrity brings a premium,” said longtime appraiser Jonathan Miller.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
The 52-year-old real-estate appraiser had spent two hours shoveling snow to clear her parking space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
My husband, the late county appraiser, would be rolling over in his grave at this exercise in depravity.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
