appraise
verb (used with object)
to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess.
have been appraising
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present perfect progressiveof appraise.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Ballmer and the board have discussed the attributes they want in the next chief executive and have been appraising internal and external executives who might be candidates.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2013
