appraisal (/əˈpreɪ.zəl/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /əˈpreɪ.zəl/
Meaning
Meaning: formal review of work
A formal judgment of someone’s work or the value of something, often done once a year at work.
Examples
🗣 During her annual appraisal, her boss discussed her achievements and set new goals.
Etymology
From ‘appraise’ (Old French ‘aprisier’, to value), influenced by ‘praise’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in human resources and for valuing property.
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Tags: work, evaluation