appraisal

noun
UK: /əˈpreɪ.zəl/
US: /əˈpreɪ.zəl/

  1. An assessment of the value, quality, or importance of something.

    1. The manager made an appraisal of his work. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a careful appraisal, the insurance company decided to cover the damage. [ ] [ ]

  2. A formal examination to judge someone's performance in a job.

    1. She is waiting for her annual appraisal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company conducts regular appraisals to ensure employees are meeting expectations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

estimation evaluation assessment review valuation
appraisal transitive-verb

  1. To assess the value or quality of something.

    1. The expert will appraise the jewelry. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to appraise the damage before we can begin repairs on the building. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give a judgement about someone's skills or qualities

    1. The company appraises each employee yearly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager must appraise all of his workers fairly and consistently. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appraisal" in English means: An assessment of the value, quality, or importance of something., A formal examination to judge someone's performance in a job..

The phonetic transcription of "appraisal" is /əˈpreɪ.zəl/ in British English and /əˈpreɪ.zəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appraisal": estimation, evaluation, assessment, review, valuation.

Example usage of "appraisal": "The manager made an appraisal of his work.". More examples on the page.