Definition

A person who evaluates the value of something, often in the context of property or assets.

Example

The apprizer assessed the value of the house before the sale.

Conversation

I heard you hired an apprizer for your house sale.

Yeah, I wanted to know its actual value before listing it.

That sounds smart! How did you find a good apprizer?

I asked a friend for recommendations, and it worked out great.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apprizer is formed from "appriser" (from Old French *appriser*, meaning to assess or value) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). An apprizer is a person who assesses or values something, particularly in terms of worth or quality.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'assesses' or 'values' something — that's what an apprizer does.

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