appraisal
gb/əpɹˈeɪzəl/ us/əpɹˈeɪzəl/
B2
English
~ 8000
értékelés, felmérés, értékbecslés, teljesítményértékelés
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
an appraisal of [something]
The board requested an independent appraisal of the company’s long‑term strategy.
Az igazgatótanács független értékelést kért a vállalat hosszú távú stratégiájáról.
Her honest appraisal of the risks helped us avoid a costly mistake.
A kockázatok őszinte értékelése segített elkerülni egy költséges hibát.
The report offers a critical appraisal of recent government policy.
We began the project with a realistic appraisal of our budget and resources.
The film has received mixed appraisals from critics.
Learner examples
We need a clear appraisal of the problem before we act.
Mielőtt cselekszünk, világos értékelésre van szükségünk a problémáról.
His calm appraisal of the situation helped everyone feel better.
A helyzet nyugodt felmérése segített abban, hogy mindenki jobban érezze magát.
The manager gave a fair appraisal of my work on the project.
Students wrote an appraisal of each other’s presentations.
The article is an appraisal of the new health law.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "appraisal" with "praise". "Appraisal" is a neutral evaluation that can be positive or negative, while "praise" is only positive. Some also mix up the noun "appraisal" with the verb "appraise" or the unrelated verb "apprise" (which means "to inform").
Meaning
careful evaluation of value or quality
Collocations
honest appraisal
|critical appraisal
|realistic appraisal
|independent appraisal
|expert appraisal
|thorough appraisal
Synonyms
assessment (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and used in both formal and everyday contexts.)
|
evaluation (Very close in meaning; a bit more technical or formal than "assessment" in many contexts.)
|
judgment (Stresses the personal opinion aspect more than a formal, structured process.)
Antonyms
ignorance (Suggests a lack of knowledge or consideration instead of a careful evaluation.)
Themes
business
|work
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A careful judgment about how good, useful, or valuable someone or something is.
A considered evaluation of the value, quality, or condition of someone or something, often done in a careful or systematic way.
NOUN
B2
2
értékbecslés
B2
Usage pattern:
an appraisal of [property]
We ordered an independent appraisal before making an offer on the house.
Független értékbecslést rendeltünk, mielőtt ajánlatot tettünk volna a házra.
The bank needs a recent appraisal of the property before it approves the loan.
A banknak friss értékbecslésre van szüksége az ingatlanról, mielőtt jóváhagyja a hitelt.
After the jewelry appraisal, she was surprised by how valuable the necklace was.
The insurance company asked for an updated appraisal of the artwork.
A low appraisal can delay or even block a home sale.
Learner examples
The bank will not lend money without a home appraisal.
A bank nem ad hitelt ingatlan-értékbecslés nélkül.
I called a company to do an appraisal of my apartment.
Felhívtam egy céget, hogy készítsen értékbecslést a lakásomról.
The appraisal says the house is worth $300,000.
He took the old painting for an art appraisal.
The insurance price is based on the last appraisal.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "appraisal" with the final sale price. An appraisal is an expert opinion of value, but the real sale price can be higher or lower. They may also say *"price appraisal"* when native speakers usually say "property appraisal" or "home appraisal".
Meaning
professional estimate of property value
Collocations
property appraisal
|real estate appraisal
|home appraisal
|market appraisal
|professional appraisal
|appraisal report
Synonyms
valuation (Very close in meaning; often preferred in British English, especially for property and art.)
|
estimate (More general and less formal; not limited to professional or official pricing.)
Antonyms
misvaluation (Refers to an incorrect or badly done valuation, contrasting with a proper appraisal.)
Themes
business
|real estate
|finance
Definition
An expert check to say how much money a house, land, or other property is worth now.
A formal, professional estimate of how much property, such as a house, land, art, or jewelry, is worth on the market at a particular time.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] has an appraisal
I have my annual appraisal with my manager next week.
Jövő héten lesz az éves teljesítményértékelésem a vezetőmmel.
During the appraisal, we set new targets for the coming year.
A teljesítményértékelés során új célokat tűztünk ki a következő évre.
The company introduced a new online system for staff appraisals.
Her appraisal was very positive, and she received a pay rise.
Many employees feel nervous before their performance appraisal.
Learner examples
My boss gave me a good appraisal this year.
A főnököm jó értékelést adott nekem idén a teljesítményemről.
In my appraisal, we talked about my goals.
A teljesítményértékelésemen beszéltünk a céljaimról.
The company does a staff appraisal every 12 months.
He was unhappy with the comments in his appraisal.
I will ask for training at my next appraisal.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"make an appraisal"* about employee reviews; native speakers more often say "have an appraisal" or "do an appraisal". They may also confuse this sense with the money value sense and talk about an "appraisal" of a person as if it were a price; for people, it means evaluating performance, not how much money they are worth.
Meaning
employee work performance review
Collocations
performance appraisal
|annual appraisal
|appraisal meeting
|appraisal interview
|staff appraisal
|appraisal system
Synonyms
performance review (The most common everyday alternative; slightly more informal in some workplaces.)
|
staff review (Focuses more on people than on formal process; often used in HR contexts.)
|
evaluation (A broader term; can refer to the process or the result, not only in HR.)
Antonyms
neglect (In this context, describes a situation where an employee’s performance is not reviewed or given attention.)
Themes
work
|business
|human resources
Definition
A meeting or process where a manager looks at an employee’s work and talks about how well they are doing.
A structured review in which a manager evaluates an employee’s work performance over a set period, usually leading to feedback, goals, or decisions about pay and promotion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
appraisal
IPA
GB/əpɹˈeɪzəl/
US/əpɹˈeɪzəl/
Syllables & stress
ap - prais - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (prais)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: appraisal
- Plural: appraisals
Word family
Forms
appraisals
noun
Core family
appraise
verb C1
Related words
appraiser
noun
reappraise
verb
reappraisal
noun
Expressions
annual appraisal
1/ˈænjuəl əpɹˈeɪzəl/
fixed phrase
yearly review of employee performance
A performance meeting that happens once each year between a worker and a manager.
Examples
- She is preparing for her annual appraisal with her line manager.
- The company delayed all annual appraisals until the new bonus rules were clear.
appraisal report
1/əpɹˈeɪzəl ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
written results of an appraisal
A written paper that shows the results of an appraisal, such as the value of a house or a review of a worker’s performance.
Examples
- The bank asked to see the full appraisal report before approving the mortgage.
- Your manager will send you a copy of the appraisal report after the meeting.
performance appraisal
1/pɚfˈɔɹməns əpɹˈeɪzəl/
fixed phrase
formal review of employee performance
A regular meeting or process where a manager checks and talks about how well an employee is doing at work.
Examples
- Each employee has a performance appraisal at least once a year.
- The performance appraisal helped her understand what she needed to improve.
property appraisal
1/pɹˈɑpɚti əpɹˈeɪzəl/
fixed phrase
professional valuation of real estate
An expert check to say how much a house or other building is worth on the market now.
Examples
- We scheduled a property appraisal before putting our house on the market.
- The bank used the property appraisal to decide how much it would lend us.
real estate appraisal
1/ɹˈil ɪstˈeɪt əpɹˈeɪzəl/
fixed phrase
technical
valuation of land and buildings
A professional opinion about how much land or buildings are worth at the present time.
Examples
- He works for a firm that specializes in real estate appraisal.
- Real estate appraisal is required before many commercial property loans are approved.