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Definition of appraisal noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

appraisal

noun
 
/əˈpreɪzl/
 
/əˈpreɪzl/
[countable, uncountable]
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  1. 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
    verb + appraisal
    • carry out
    • give
    • make
    appraisal + noun
    • interview
    See full entry
  2. (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
    verb + appraisal
    • carry out
    • give
    • make
    appraisal + noun
    • interview
    See full entry
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