noun
appraiser
uh-PRAYZ-uh
Appraiser (noun) means a person whose job is to officially assess the value of something, such as property or antiques. Example: “The insurance company sent an appraiser to inspect the damaged art.”
noun
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A person whose job is to officially assess the value of something, such as property or antiques.
"The insurance company sent an appraiser to inspect the damaged art."
How to use appraiser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone professionally trained to judge what things are worth.
Common pairings
licensed appraiser
property appraiser
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- Plural
- appraisers
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Etymology
From English appraise + -er.
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What does “appraiser” mean?
The word “appraiser” means a person whose job is to officially assess the value of something, such as property or antiques. In plain terms, someone professionally trained to judge what things are worth.
How do you pronounce “appraiser”?
“Appraiser” is pronounced uh-PRAYZ-uh (/əˈpɹeɪz.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “appraiser” in a sentence?
Here is “appraiser” used in a sentence: “The insurance company sent an appraiser to inspect the damaged art.”
What part of speech is “appraiser”?
“Appraiser” is a noun.
