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appraise.

To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/əˈpɹeɪz/
  1. To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

    transitive
    to appraise goods and chattels
  2. To consider comprehensively.

    transitive
  3. To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.

    transitive
    At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.
  4. To estimate; to conjecture.

    transitive
  5. To praise; to commend.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English apreisen, from Old French aprisier (“apraise, set a price on”) (compare modern French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + Latin pretium (“price, value”) (English precious), from which also appreciate, a doublet.

verb/əˈpɹeɪz/
  1. To apprise, inform.

    proscribed · transitive
Where this word comes from

Form of apprise in use since 1706 but considered incorrect by some.

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