self-appraise
|self-ap-praise|
C1
/sɛlf əˈpreɪz/
self-evaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-appraise' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'appraise', where 'self' refers to one's own and 'appraise' means to evaluate or assess.
Historical Evolution
'appraise' changed from the Old French word 'apreisier' and eventually became the modern English word 'appraise'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'appraise' meant 'to set a price on', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'evaluate or assess'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to evaluate or assess one's own performance or qualities.
She decided to self-appraise her work before the annual review.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42