C1nounformalworkbusiness
US/əˈpreɪ.zəl/
UK/əˈpreɪ.zəl/
a careful judgment of how good, valuable or successful someone or something is
In context
My manager gave me a positive appraisal at the end of the year.
The bank asked for an independent appraisal of the house.
The report offers a frank appraisal of the government's policy.
Words that go with appraisal
noun + noun
- performance appraisalEvery employee has a performance appraisal each spring.
adjective + noun
- honest appraisalShe gave an honest appraisal of the project.
- critical appraisalThe book includes a critical appraisal of his theories.
- annual appraisalYour annual appraisal is scheduled for May.
verb + noun
- make an appraisalExperts will make an appraisal of the damage.
noun + preposition
- appraisal ofThe appraisal of the painting took two weeks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
appraisement of the houseCorrect: appraisal of the house