appraise
Definitions
To formally judge the value, quality, or worth of something
评估；估价；鉴定
To assess someone's performance or abilities
考核；评定（表现、能力）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishap- (ad-, 'to') + praise (from preisier, 'to value') = 'to set a value on.' Appraise is the cool, technical twin of praise: same Old French source, but appraise stayed in the world of formal valuation — a surveyor appraises a property, a manager appraises an employee.
Root pric still carries 56 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
An expert was hired to appraise the antique furniture.
- 2.
Managers appraise their staff at the end of each year.
- 3.
She paused to appraise the situation before acting.
Easily Confused
appraise vs apprise — appraise = assess value (appraise a house). apprise = inform (apprise someone of the facts). One letter apart, totally different meaning. Also appraise vs praise: appraise is neutral assessment; praise is positive approval.