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

  1. 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"

  2. Appraise as a verb (transitive):

    To consider comprehensively.

  3. 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."

  4. Appraise as a verb (transitive):

    To estimate; to conjecture.

  5. Appraise as a verb (transitive):

    To praise; to commend.

  1. Appraise as a verb (transitive, proscribed):

    To apprise, inform.

  1. Criticize as a verb:

    To find fault (with something).

  2. Criticize as a verb:

    To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

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