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appraise
(/@/'pr/eI/z )

verb (v)

  • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional.
    source: wordnet30
  • consider in a comprehensive way(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    He appraised the situation carefully before acting.
    Synonym:
    survey
    source: wordnet30
  • To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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