appraise
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Britannica Dictionary definition of APPRAISE
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to say how much something is worth after you have carefully examined it
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to give an official opinion about the value of (something)
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She appraised the painting at $1.2 million. [=she said that the painting is worth $1.2 million]
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The ring must be appraised by a jeweler before it can be insured.
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appraise the house and property
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What is the property's appraised value?
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to give your opinion about the condition, quality, or importance of (something or someone that you have studied or examined)
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In the book, he appraises Hollywood's recent films and contrasts them with several independent films.
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appraising recent political trends
— appraiser
noun, plural appraisers [count]-
The appraiser gave us a detailed report on the value of the house and property.
