Appraisal
noun
A judgement about the value or quality of something.
The bank requires an appraisal of the house before giving a loan
Often appears as...
- appraisal report
- performance appraisal
noun
In work settings, a regular review of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company.
The manager provides an annual appraisal for each of his staff
Often appears as...
- yearly appraisal
- appraisal meeting
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A judgement about the value or quality of something.
The bank requires an appraisal of the house before giving a loan
Often appears as...
- appraisal report
- performance appraisal
noun
In work settings, a regular review of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company.
The manager provides an annual appraisal for each of his staff
Often appears as...
- yearly appraisal
- appraisal meeting
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Value Judgment
Indicates an opinion, not an exact measurement, often used in subjective contexts.
The jewelry appraisal varied depending on the expert's viewpoint.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Money
Though often about cost, 'appraisal' can address other qualities like historical significance.
The antique's appraisal included its rarity and condition, not just its price.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Procedure
Usually a formal process involving expert knowledge, not just a casual opinion.
A professional appraisal was conducted to ensure the artwork's authenticity.
Pro Tip 1/3Value Judgment
Indicates an opinion, not an exact measurement, often used in subjective contexts.
The jewelry appraisal varied depending on the expert's viewpoint.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Money
Though often about cost, 'appraisal' can address other qualities like historical significance.
The antique's appraisal included its rarity and condition, not just its price.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Procedure
Usually a formal process involving expert knowledge, not just a casual opinion.
A professional appraisal was conducted to ensure the artwork's authenticity.
Pro Tip 1/3Value Judgment
Indicates an opinion, not an exact measurement, often used in subjective contexts.
The jewelry appraisal varied depending on the expert's viewpoint.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Money
Though often about cost, 'appraisal' can address other qualities like historical significance.
The antique's appraisal included its rarity and condition, not just its price.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Procedure
Usually a formal process involving expert knowledge, not just a casual opinion.
A professional appraisal was conducted to ensure the artwork's authenticity.
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The Graphophone PIPE...
and fifty thousand of them made over time because they were so popular great story behind this little machine it's just not as rare as I had hoped can I ask you about the value of this well museum curators can't give values or appraisals but we can certainly help you find out for yourself I appreciate
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Why we get mad -- and...
That's primary appraisal. You've looked at this and you've said it's bad and it's blameworthy. But maybe you also decide it's not that big a deal. You're not in a hurry, doesn't matter. That's secondary appraisal -- you don't get angry.
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Beautiful Repiles and...
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The Graphophone PIPE...
and fifty thousand of them made over time because they were so popular great story behind this little machine it's just not as rare as I had hoped can I ask you about the value of this well museum curators can't give values or appraisals but we can certainly help you find out for yourself I appreciate
Video examples
Why we get mad -- and...
That's primary appraisal. You've looked at this and you've said it's bad and it's blameworthy. But maybe you also decide it's not that big a deal. You're not in a hurry, doesn't matter. That's secondary appraisal -- you don't get angry.
Video examples
Beautiful Repiles and...
heathland for feeding and breeding I just love hobbies are so beautiful the birds they the Falcons similar to but smaller than the Peregrine and hunting sworn appraisal help small birds even dragonflies and things like that no
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Quote examples
Jean Chatzky
American Journalist
You can refi your car loan just like you can refi your mortgage. It's even easier and less expensive. There's no appraisal process, and fees are minimal for a new car title. A couple of caveats: Most lenders require that the car be less than five years old and have a minimum loan balance of $7,500.
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Jean Chatzky
American Journalist
If your appraisal comes back too low - you don't have at least 10% equity for a conforming loan or 20% for a jumbo loan - you might not be able to refinance at all, at least with a loan that's packaged and sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That means you may have to pay a much higher rate.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this, would you mind having your salary halved.
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John Gunther
American Journalist
What interested me was not news, but appraisal. What I sought was to grasp the flavor of a man, his texture, his impact, what he stood for, what he believed in, what made him what he was and what color he gave to the fabric of his time.
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Daniel H. Pink
American Author
Traditional performance reviews have passed their sell-by date. Big time. There's research showing that roughly two-thirds of performance appraisals have either no effect - or a negative effect! - on employee performance.
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Jenny Shipley
New Zealander Statesman
Ten years ago in Nairobi we said that the participation of women in the decision-making and appraisal processes of the United Nations was essential if the organization was to effectively serve women's interests.
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Marianne Moore
American Poet
When one cannot appraise out of one's own experience, the temptation to blunder is minimized, but even when one can, appraisal seems chiefly useful as appraisal of the appraiser.
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Jack Welch
American Businessman
You got to be rigorous in your appraisal system. The biggest cowards are managers who don't let people know where they stand.
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Ron Chernow
American Author
Ultimately, the appraisal of Grant's presidency rests upon posterity's view of Reconstruction.
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Jean Chatzky
American Journalist
You can refi your car loan just like you can refi your mortgage. It's even easier and less expensive. There's no appraisal process, and fees are minimal for a new car title. A couple of caveats: Most lenders require that the car be less than five years old and have a minimum loan balance of $7,500.
Quote examples
Jean Chatzky
American Journalist
If your appraisal comes back too low - you don't have at least 10% equity for a conforming loan or 20% for a jumbo loan - you might not be able to refinance at all, at least with a loan that's packaged and sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That means you may have to pay a much higher rate.
Quote examples
Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this, would you mind having your salary halved.
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John Gunther
American Journalist
What interested me was not news, but appraisal. What I sought was to grasp the flavor of a man, his texture, his impact, what he stood for, what he believed in, what made him what he was and what color he gave to the fabric of his time.
Quote examples
Daniel H. Pink
American Author
Traditional performance reviews have passed their sell-by date. Big time. There's research showing that roughly two-thirds of performance appraisals have either no effect - or a negative effect! - on employee performance.
Quote examples
Jenny Shipley
New Zealander Statesman
Ten years ago in Nairobi we said that the participation of women in the decision-making and appraisal processes of the United Nations was essential if the organization was to effectively serve women's interests.
Quote examples
Marianne Moore
American Poet
When one cannot appraise out of one's own experience, the temptation to blunder is minimized, but even when one can, appraisal seems chiefly useful as appraisal of the appraiser.
Quote examples
Jack Welch
American Businessman
You got to be rigorous in your appraisal system. The biggest cowards are managers who don't let people know where they stand.
Quote examples
Ron Chernow
American Author
Ultimately, the appraisal of Grant's presidency rests upon posterity's view of Reconstruction.
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