əˈprāzəl, aˈ- noun
also ap·praise·ment -zmənt
( -s )
Etymology: appraise + -al or -ment
1. : an act of estimating or evaluating (as quality, status, or character) especially by one fitted to judge
a more realistic appraisal of the difficulties inherent in the undertaking — J.B.Conant
a swift appraisal by shrewd eyes — George Whiting
also : the stated result of such an act
an over-generous appraisal of his worth
a detailed appraisal of a program
2. : a valuation of property by the estimate of an authorized person ; specifically : the valuation of imported goods according to methods set forth in the tariff laws of a country