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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
Still, McCarthy acknowledged that the appraisal process could prove tricky when conducted by a deeply divided board that fails to come to a consensus about a superintendent’s performance.
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Richard Chumney, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
When reflecting on his visits, Finn lands on excessively generous appraisals of the state that tend to end with comparisons to other places.
—Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
Warner’s appraisal of Puni matches what both the scouting report and initial game tape have suggested about the rookie.
—David Lombardi, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
An appraisal prepared the last time Trump refinanced estimated that in those circumstances, the 40 Wall land would be worth around $160 million, yielding a reset annual rent of around $10 million — more than the building’s current net operating income.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Richard Chumney, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
When reflecting on his visits, Finn lands on excessively generous appraisals of the state that tend to end with comparisons to other places.
—Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
Warner’s appraisal of Puni matches what both the scouting report and initial game tape have suggested about the rookie.
—David Lombardi, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
An appraisal prepared the last time Trump refinanced estimated that in those circumstances, the 40 Wall land would be worth around $160 million, yielding a reset annual rent of around $10 million — more than the building’s current net operating income.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraisal
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use the energy assessment on smart meters or hire a professional for an energy assessment.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Consumers increasingly look to peers for genuine product evaluations, with 99.9% of consumers reading reviews before making an online purchase.Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, Dali was ordered to reside in Philadelphia under GPS monitoring, undergo a mental health evaluation and surrender any travel documents.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The majority of young voters cast their vote for Kamala Harris this election cycle, but her support eroded significantly from 2020, underperforming Biden by 11 points in one exit poll’s estimation.Brian Barrett, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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Polls have always been a murky business, but after underestimating Trump’s strength in 2016, many poll strategists changed their methodology in an attempt to ensure accurate estimations.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Oct. 2024
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Through a go-private transaction, Nordstrom could reach a higher valuation, and preempt an unwanted bid for the company.David Moin, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin is now ranked as the seventh most valuable global asset, surpassing the likes of Tesla and Meta in market valuation.Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraisal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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