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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents
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as in evaluation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
the appraisal of the house's value took place yesterday
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Recent Examples of appraisal
Trade-in appraisals: Providing a firm offer in minutes, allowing customers to apply their trade-in value immediately toward their next purchase.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
This should include not only information about the collectible itself—such as appraisals, condition reports, and storage details—but also metadata related to the DAO, including token IDs, governance protocols, and relevant smart contract terms.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Over the course of the season’s first few episodes, the press has offered many (so many) appraisals of the contents of these beautiful actresses’ mouths.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
This process requires a credit check, appraisal, and closing costs that can range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount.
—Mark Dennis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
This should include not only information about the collectible itself—such as appraisals, condition reports, and storage details—but also metadata related to the DAO, including token IDs, governance protocols, and relevant smart contract terms.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Over the course of the season’s first few episodes, the press has offered many (so many) appraisals of the contents of these beautiful actresses’ mouths.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
This process requires a credit check, appraisal, and closing costs that can range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount.
—Mark Dennis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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The department did not respond to a request for comment but released a statement on Thursday saying the next round of NAEP assessments would still be held next year.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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The outlets reported that the New Mexico Department of Health's risk assessment findings included rodent feces in three garages, two casitas and three sheds.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Implement Mechanisms to Curb Excessive Tenure – Encourage board refreshment and accountability through tools like mandatory retirement ages, term limits, and annual 360-degree director evaluations.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The panel members were afforded time between each interview to review their notes before entering their grades and evaluations.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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UnitedHealth — The stock plunged more than 19% after the insurer’s first-quarter results missed analysts’ estimates.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Roughly 2,400 to 2,500 staff positions have been lost, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Parks Conservation Association, a nonprofit advocacy group.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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That won’t happen through leasing, as in my professional estimation, corporate America is going to continue to shrink its footprint over the next five years as the balance of the pre-Covid leases all expire.—
David Marino,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Applicants will need to include the taxpayer’s name, address, Social Security number, and several payment estimations for the 2025 tax filing season.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Apr. 2025
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Attractive valuation, with a catch On the surface, American Airlines beats Delta Air Lines in one key aspect: its stock is cheaper.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amazon’s shares are down 13% year-to-date, bringing the company’s total valuation down by $316.8 billion since the start of this year.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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