Tom generally makes good decisions based on a realistic appraisal of the situation he's faced with.
Source: tatoeba (3208138)
Appraisal
/əˈpɹeɪzəl/
Synonyms for "appraisal" (125 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Noun(8 words)
Verb(2 words)
apply judgmentassess linguistic ability
Adjective(1 words)
cognitive judgment
Strong matches (38)
Noun(15 words)
connoisseurshipcost-benefiteducational assessmentequilibrium evaluationestimates market priceevaluate actionevaluationevaluationsevidence evaluationin evaluationindividual student assessmentjudgementjudgingjudgmentjudgments
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
historic object value
Related words (62)
Noun(27 words)
market price estimationmaterial evaluationmeasure economic valuemeasurementsmental judgmentmodel evaluationopinionperceptual judgmentperformance reviewpolicy appropriatenessprice assessmentproject evaluationpsychological assessmentratingsreviewscrutinystudent evaluationtax valuationteacher observationvaluation
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Adjective(3 words)
material outlooksubjective assessmentsynthetic system evaluation
measuremeasurementmeasuringmensurationmetric systemopinionpriceprice determinationpricingquantificationquantizationrankingratingreckoningsiftingsifting outsortingsorting outstocksurvey
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Verb(1 words)
size up
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: assessment, estimate, estimation, adjudication, analyzing.
- Sentence evidence is available for appraisal, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "appraisal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "appraisal"
Keep "appraisal" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "appraisal" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "appraisal", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "appraisal" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesassessmentcategorisationcategorizationclassificationcommercial documentcommercial instrumentestimateestimationevaluationsortingvaluation
More specific
7 entriesacademic appraisalart appraisalcharacter appraisalperformance appraisalproperty appraisaltalent appraisalvehicle appraisal
Collocations
6 entriesappraisal reportappraisal valuehouse appraisalproperty appraisalreal estate appraisalteacher appraisal
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Our quarterly results will serve as the best appraisal of our approach.
Source: tatoeba (8657799)
A conference sponsored by the Cato Institute, a Washington-based research group supporting free market policies, Wednesday delivered a mixed appraisal of the new World Trade Organization after 10 years of its existence.
Source: tatoeba (10915749)
The World Bank has begun appraisal of Laos’ controversial Nam Theun II hydroelectric project.
Source: tatoeba (10932949)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "appraisal"?
Closest matches include assessment, estimate, estimation, adjudication, analyzing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "appraisal"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.