Noun | 1. | ![]() categorisation, categorization, sorting, classification - the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories critical analysis, critical appraisal - an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation rating, valuation, evaluation - an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" assay, check - an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" acid test - a rigorous or crucial appraisal underevaluation - an appraisal that underestimates the value of something |
2. | appraisal - a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) commercial document, commercial instrument - a document of or relating to commerce | |
3. | appraisal - an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something estimate, estimation - a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent" |