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Appraise vs Approval - What's the difference?

appraise | approval |

As a verb appraise

is to set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.

As a noun approval is

an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

appraise

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) (English precious), from which also appreciate.

Verb

(apprais)
  • To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.
  • To estimate; to conjecture.
  • To praise; to commend.
  • Derived terms
    () * appraisal * appraisee * appraisement * appraiser * appraisingly * appraisive * appraiseable * appraiseability

    Etymology 2

    Incorrect form of apprise.

    Verb

    (apprais)
  • (proscribed) To apprise, inform.
  • English words affected by confusion

    approval

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
  • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
  • An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  • Words of approval never seem to come from him.
  • (especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
  • Synonyms

    * (expression granting permission or indicating agreement) approbation, sanction * (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement) commendation