appraise

Etymology 1

From Middle English apreisen, from Old French aprisier (“apraise, set a price on”) (compare modern French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + Latin pretium (“price, value”) (English precious), from which also appreciate, a doublet.

verb

1. (transitive) To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.
   to appraise goods and chattels
2. (transitive) To consider comprehensively.
3. (transitive) To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.
   At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.
4. (transitive) To estimate; to conjecture.
5. (transitive) To praise; to commend.

Etymology 2

Form of apprise in use since 1706 but considered incorrect by some.

verb

1. (transitive, proscribed) To apprise, inform.