appraising
/əˈpreɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Looking at or examining someone or something carefully to form an opinion about their value, quality, or character.
- She gave him an appraising look before deciding whether to trust him.
- His appraising gaze swept across the room, taking in every detail.
- The art collector walked around the painting with an appraising eye.
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noun
- The act of evaluating or estimating the value, quality, or significance of something.
- She specializes in the appraising of rare books.
- The appraising of the estate took several hours.
- Accurate appraising of used cars requires knowledge of the market.