as in valuing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
take a moment to appraise the current situation
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Recent Examples of appraising
Musiel reports appraising more than 500 new construction projects annually for builders and general contractors throughout Texas.
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Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Jody Allen, as her brother’s executor and trustee, has a legal obligation to sell the team for as much money as possible, which requires careful timing and good business judgment when appraising the asset’s fair market value.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, imagine what happens to the nervous system of an Olympic skater or skier trying to land on the edge of a blade or stay upright on two thin planks, with one chance every four years to win gold medals, in front of more than 25 million sets of appraising eyes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
The assessor's office is responsible for appraising every piece of real estate in Cook County to determine its fair value, which in turn helps determine its share of the county's overall tax burden.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
But the midfielder is also brutally honest in appraising himself.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Cruz stood at the intersection of Fifth Street and 112th Avenue, appraising her former neighborhood.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Chen stands in front like a fisherman appraising the day’s catch – sorting, slicing, saucing, blowtorching, otherwise preparing for the two-and-a-half-hour omakase journey ahead.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Your car’s make, model, mileage and age are key factors in appraising its value.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Jody Allen, as her brother’s executor and trustee, has a legal obligation to sell the team for as much money as possible, which requires careful timing and good business judgment when appraising the asset’s fair market value.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, imagine what happens to the nervous system of an Olympic skater or skier trying to land on the edge of a blade or stay upright on two thin planks, with one chance every four years to win gold medals, in front of more than 25 million sets of appraising eyes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
The assessor's office is responsible for appraising every piece of real estate in Cook County to determine its fair value, which in turn helps determine its share of the county's overall tax burden.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
But the midfielder is also brutally honest in appraising himself.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Cruz stood at the intersection of Fifth Street and 112th Avenue, appraising her former neighborhood.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Chen stands in front like a fisherman appraising the day’s catch – sorting, slicing, saucing, blowtorching, otherwise preparing for the two-and-a-half-hour omakase journey ahead.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Your car’s make, model, mileage and age are key factors in appraising its value.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraising
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Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the company announced a new round of funding, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion, Amodei ran off to Switzerland and left me in the lurch.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The civilian panel also diverged from McDonnell in assessing the tactical mistakes made by Hoang and the two officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile security lines have ballooned with officials estimating wait times could reach four hours.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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At San Diego International Airport, a Thursday Union-Tribune story quoted one officer as estimating that 13% of his colleagues aren’t showing up.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Appraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraising. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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