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Synonyms & Similar Words
evaluating
assessing
judging
estimating
valuing
rating
ranking
grading
measuring
weighing
considering
examining
inspecting
reviewing
analyzing
critiquing
appraising
sizing up
checking out
looking over
scanning
surveying
scrutinizing
studying
investigating
researching
inquiring
probing
testing
trying out
Meaning of Appraising
The primary meaning of "appraising" is to assess or evaluate the value, quality, or extent of something.
Definitions
- To assess or evaluate the value, quality, or extent of something
- To form an opinion or judgment about something after careful consideration
- To estimate the value or cost of something, especially for official or tax purposes
Etymology of Appraising
The word "appraising" originates from the Old French word "apprisier," which means "to set a price on" or "to estimate the value of"
It is derived from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "pretium" (price), and the suffix "-are" (to do or make)
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and art, to describe the process of evaluating or estimating the value of something
Example Uses
- The company hired an expert to appraise the value of the artwork before it was sold at auction
- The teacher was appraising the students' performances to determine their grades
- The appraiser carefully examined the property to determine its market value
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
refusing
declining
spurning
repudiating
renouncing
abandoning
deserting
dismissing
disdaining
scorning
sneering
slighting
snubbing
underestimating
belittling
demeaning
deprecating