appraisal
noun/əˈpreɪzl/
/əˈpreɪzl/
[countable, uncountable]- a judgement of the value, performance or nature of somebody/something
- He had read many detailed critical appraisals of her work.
- She was honest in her appraisal of her team's chances.
- The report has been subject to appraisal.
Extra Examples- She made a quick appraisal of the other guests.
- A detailed appraisal of the scheme will now be carried out.
- He was asked to give an independent appraisal.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- honest
- realistic
- detailed
- …
- carry out
- give
- make
- …
- interview
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- (especially British English) (also performance review British and North American English)a meeting in which an employee discusses with their manager how well they have been doing their job; the system of holding such meetings
- I have my appraisal today.
- staff/performance appraisal
- The company has an annual appraisal system.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- honest
- realistic
- detailed
- …
- carry out
- give
- make
- …
- interview
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