Apprizing

/əˈpraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of apprize; the act of informing someone or assessing the value of something.

Etymology

From apprise + '-ing' (present participle). This grammatical form allows apprize to function as a noun or continuous action descriptor.

Kelly Says

When you're 'apprizing' a house or artwork, you're doing detective work—comparing market data, condition, location, and history to arrive at a number that represents real economic value.

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