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Definition of appraiser

appraiser

/əˈpreɪzər/
ap · prais · er
Plural:appraisers
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• noun

1

A certified professional who assesses and determines the official monetary value of real estate, fine art, jewelry, or other personal property, typically for taxation, insurance, or sale.

Example

"Before approving the mortgage, the bank hired an independent appraiser to determine the fair market value of the house."

2

A person who evaluates or judges the quality, performance, or character of someone or something.

Example

"Throughout her long career in publishing, she was respected as a shrewd appraiser of emerging literary talent."

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appositive
appraisal
appraise
appraiser
appraising
appraisingly
appreciable

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'appraise' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. 'Appraise' comes from Middle English 'apreisen', altered from Old French 'aprisier' (to value or esteem), from Late Latin 'appretiare', formed from 'ad-' (to) and 'pretium' (price).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Appraiser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/appraiser
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