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appraisals

 

[ əˈpreɪzəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

performance evaluation

Appraisals are formal assessments of an employee's performance, typically conducted annually by their manager. These assessments often include feedback on strengths and areas for improvement, goal setting, and career development discussions.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, review

Examples of usage

  • The annual appraisals help employees understand how they are performing in their roles.
  • After the appraisal, the employee received constructive feedback on their performance.
  • During the performance appraisal, the manager discussed future goals with the employee.
Context #2 | Noun

valuation of property

Appraisals can also refer to the process of determining the value of a property, such as a house or land. This type of appraisal is often carried out by a professional appraiser and takes into account various factors like location, condition, and market trends.

Synonyms

assessment, estimate, valuation

Examples of usage

  • The bank requested an appraisal of the house before approving the mortgage.
  • The real estate agent conducted an appraisal to determine the property's market value.

Translations

Translations of the word "appraisals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliações

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 Bewertungen

🇮🇩 penilaian

🇺🇦 оцінки

🇵🇱 oceny

🇯🇵 評価

🇫🇷 évaluations

🇪🇸 evaluaciones

🇹🇷 değerlendirmeler

🇰🇷 평가

🇸🇦 تقييمات

🇨🇿 hodnocení

🇸🇰 hodnotenia

🇨🇳 评价

🇸🇮 ocenjevanja

🇮🇸 mat

🇰🇿 бағалау

🇬🇪 შეფასებები

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirmələr

🇲🇽 evaluaciones

Etymology

The word 'appraisal' originated from the Old French word 'aprisier,' meaning to set a value on. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Initially used in the context of valuing property, the term expanded to include performance evaluations in the workplace in the 19th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,467, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.