Appraised

/əˈpreɪzd/ verb

Definition

Assessed or evaluated the worth, quality, or performance of something or someone.

Etymology

From Old French 'appriser' meaning to set a price, from 'a pris' (at price); entered English by the 14th century with the sense of valuation.

Kelly Says

Appraisals are crucial in real estate, insurance, and job performance—they formalize the human judgment that determines whether a house is worth millions or whether you get a raise.

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