Appraisal

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈpreɪzəl/

Definitions of appraisal

noun a judgment or evaluation of the worth, quality, or importance of something

Example Sentences

A1 My boss gave me a positive appraisal for my work.

A2 I need to schedule an appraisal for my car before selling it.

B1 The bank will conduct an appraisal of the property before approving the loan.

B2 The art expert provided a detailed appraisal of the painting's value.

C1 The performance appraisal highlighted areas for improvement in the team's work.

C2 The appraisal of the company's financial status revealed potential risks in the upcoming year.

adjective relating to the act of appraising or evaluating

Example Sentences

A1 She received a positive appraisal from her boss for her hard work.

A2 The teacher gave an appraisal of the student's progress in class.

B1 The company conducted a thorough performance appraisal for all employees.

B2 The art critic's appraisal of the painting was highly favorable.

C1 The expert's appraisal of the situation highlighted several key issues.

C2 The appraisal of the property was conducted by a certified appraiser.

Examples of appraisal in a Sentence

formal The company conducted a thorough performance appraisal for all employees.

informal I just had my annual appraisal at work, and it went pretty well.

slang I aced my performance appraisal - looks like I'm getting that raise!

figurative Her appraisal of the situation was spot-on, showing great insight and understanding.

Grammatical Forms of appraisal

past tense

appraised

plural

appraisals

comparative

more appraisal

superlative

most appraisal

present tense

appraises

future tense

will appraise

perfect tense

have appraised

continuous tense

is appraising

singular

appraisal

positive degree

appraisal

infinitive

appraise

gerund

appraising

participle

appraised

Origin and Evolution of appraisal

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'appraisal' originated from the Old French word 'aprisier', which means to set a value on something.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appraisal' has evolved to encompass the act of assessing the worth or value of something, often in a formal or professional context.