Professionals who assess and determine the value of property, goods, or assets for various purposes including sales, insurance, or taxation. Plural of 'appraiser.'
From Old French 'aprecier' meaning 'to set a price,' from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'pretium' (price). The profession formalized in the 19th century as property markets became more complex and standardized valuation methods were needed for banking and insurance purposes.
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