Appraised: meaning, definitions and examples

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appraised

 

[ əˈpreɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

valuation assessment

To appraise means to assess the value or quality of something, often in a formalized way. It is frequently used in relation to property, artworks, or other valuable items, where a professional judgment is made to determine worth.

Synonyms

assess, estimate, evaluate, value

Examples of usage

  • The house was appraised at a value significantly higher than expected.
  • She had her jewelry appraised by an expert.
  • The painting was appraised for its historical significance.

Translations

Translations of the word "appraised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliado

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकित

🇩🇪 bewertet

🇮🇩 dinilai

🇺🇦 оцінений

🇵🇱 wyceniony

🇯🇵 評価された

🇫🇷 évalué

🇪🇸 evaluado

🇹🇷 değerlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 평가된

🇸🇦 مُقيَّم

🇨🇿 oceněný

🇸🇰 ocenený

🇨🇳 评估的

🇸🇮 ovrednoten

🇮🇸 metinn

🇰🇿 бағаланған

🇬🇪 შეფასებული

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 evaluado

Etymology

The word 'appraise' originates from the Middle French term 'appriser', which means to determine the worth of something. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin word 'appretiare', meaning to set a price on something or to estimate its value. The use of 'appraise' is especially prevalent in contexts like real estate, antiques, and personal property evaluation, reflecting its formal basis in the legal and financial systems. Over time, 'appraise' has maintained its focus on the valuation aspect, becoming a key term in various professional fields, ensuring clarity and precision when discussing the worth assigned to items.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,107, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.