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Appraiser

/əˈpreɪ.zər/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14200 frequency
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  1. 1

    A person whose job is to calculate the monetary value of property, land, or goods.

    "The bank required an independent appraiser to assess the market value of the commercial building before approving the loan."
  2. 2

    Someone who evaluates the worth, quality, or performance of something or someone.

    "As an art appraiser, she spent decades authenticating rare paintings and identifying hidden masterpieces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English verb 'appraisen', stemming from Old French 'apraisier', which traces back to the Late Latin root 'appretiare' (to set a price on), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'pretium' (price). Over centuries, the term evolved to specifically designate a professional qualified to estimate the monetary value of property, goods, or art.

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