appraisal noun

/əˈpreɪ.zəl/ n [C or U]

Definition

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when you examine someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success or needs

The newspaper gave an editorial appraisal of the government's achievements of the past year.

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(ALSO job/performance appraisal) when an employee meets with their manager or employer to discuss their progress, aims and needs at work

Many companies operate regular job appraisals, often on an annual basis.

(Definition of appraisal noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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