The difference between Appraise and Criticize
When used as verbs, appraise means to determine the value or worth of something, particularly as a person appointed for this purpose, whereas criticize means to find fault (with something).
check bellow for the other definitions of Appraise and Criticize
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Appraise as a verb (transitive):
To determine the value or worth of something, particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.
Examples:
"to appraise goods and chattels"
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Appraise as a verb (transitive):
To consider comprehensively.
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Appraise as a verb (transitive):
To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.
Examples:
"At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager."
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Appraise as a verb (transitive):
To estimate; to conjecture.
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Appraise as a verb (transitive):
To praise; to commend.
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Appraise as a verb (transitive, proscribed):
To apprise, inform.
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Criticize as a verb:
To find fault (with something).
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Criticize as a verb:
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.