appraisals

noun

Definition of appraisalsnext
plural of appraisal
1
as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents

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2
as in evaluations
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 Synonyms for appraisals
  1. assessments
  2. evaluations
  3. perceptions
  4. estimations
  5. valuations
Noun
  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These legacy systems must undergo retrospective assessments, testing and security enhancements to meet today’s expectations.
    Christian Espinosa, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assessments
Noun
  • Contamination The goal of these agentic evaluations is to measure how capable models are at acting autonomously.
    Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Borowski acknowledged the challenges the department faces, but said the state health department has not adequately addressed the long wait for competency evaluations or treatment.
    Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaluations
Noun
  • The index evaluates both current economic perceptions and expectations for the next six months, offering a snapshot of consumer sentiment.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Use the Contrast Principle People’s perceptions are often shaped by comparison.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceptions
Noun
  • These scenarios introduce risks into processes like fair value estimations, impairment assessments and disclosures, particularly when these judgments depend on visual or audio-based evidence.
    Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • For starters, the methods used to make the estimations have changed a lot over the years as has the data the researchers are using in their analysis.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimations
Noun
  • However, rising interest rates, profitability concerns, and a broader tech sector sell-off led to a steep decline in fintech valuations.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Under the automakers’ current market valuations, the combination would be worth more than $50 billion.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of valuations
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