appraising

/əˈpɹeɪzɪŋ/

appraising is the present participle and gerund of appraise.

appraising is the alternative form of apprising.

Meaning of appraise

appraise (third-person singular simple present appraises, present participle appraising, simple past and past participle appraised)

(transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.
- to appraise goods and chattels
Synonyms:

apprise, apprize, evaluate
(transitive) To consider comprehensively.

Synonyms:

interpret, look upon, think of, account, count, esteem, see, censure, consider, deem
(transitive) To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.
- At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.
(transitive) To estimate; to conjecture.
(transitive) To praise; to commend.

Synonyms:

exalt, laud, venerate, aggrandize, applaud, enthrone, belaud, bepraise, commend, cry up

appraise (third-person singular simple present appraises, present participle appraising, simple past and past participle appraised)

apprising (plural apprisings)

(historical, Scots law) The appraisal of the value of goods, land, etc., often in order to pay the debts of a deceased person.

plural	appraisings

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What is appraising the present participle and gerund of?: Appraising is the present participle and gerund of appraise.
How do you pronounce appraising?: Appraising is pronounced /əˈpɹeɪzɪŋ/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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