appraisal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
    assessment.
  2. noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
    estimate; estimation.
  3. noun an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something

WordNet

Ap*prais"al noun
Etymology
See Appraise. Cf. Apprizal.
Definitions
  1. A valuation by an authorized person; an appraisement.

Webster 1913