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appraise part of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "appraise part of" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express the evaluation of a specific section or element, but the wording is awkward and unclear. Example: "I need to appraise part of the report to ensure its accuracy."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
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Alternative expressions(1)
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The city of Detroit, which has filed for bankruptcy, has formally hired the international auction house Christie's to appraise part of the city-owned art collection held by the Detroit Institute of Arts, the auction house said Monday.
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59 human-written examples
It is hoped that by using this approach, we may increase the potential effectiveness of the intervention, its ability to be tested in other disease populations or be appraised as part of systematic reviews [ 11].
Science
This paper appraises design studies as part of teacher education and they are seen here as both a product and a process.
Under state law, data such as test scores must be part of appraising a teacher.
News & Media
Among other tolls the city now unhappily finds itself bearing: $200,000 (plus as much as $50,000 in expenses) to Christie's, the auction house, to appraise works at the Detroit Institute of Arts as part of the proceedings, despite strenuous objections of Detroit leaders at the very thought that the art may be at risk.
News & Media
As part of the efforts to appraise the new code capabilities, a code assessment was carried out on the hexagonal fuel assembly of a fast supercritical water reactor.
Part of the problem in appraising such matters is that football matches, like almost all sporting contests, are seldom revisited in their entirety.
News & Media
Further, the research on rural lending has shown that subjective assessments play an important role in the evaluation of agricultural loans, but they have rarely been included as part of an expert system to appraise agricultural loan applications.
So they still clearly have this strong compulsion to be part of a group, because the appraise of your peers is something the brain really wants.
News & Media
To address part of this gap, this paper appraises urban sprawl in Ghana, using Ejisu a peri-urban area of Kumasi as a case study in order to understand its characteristics, causes and effects on urbanites and urban functionality.
Science
"What we found was that people without clinical problems, the healthy group, were not necessarily appraising their voices as something that was just part of their mind, or something that they were generating themselves.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Instead of using the phrase "appraise part of", opt for clearer alternatives such as "evaluate a section of" or "assess a portion of" to ensure your meaning is easily understood.
Common error
Avoid using "appraise part of" as it can sound unnatural. Instead, specify what you are evaluating or assessing directly. For example, "appraise the first chapter" instead of "appraise part of the book".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "appraise part of" functions as a verb phrase intended to express the evaluation or assessment of a specific section or element. However, according to Ludwig AI, the phrase is not correct and conveys an unclear meaning in written English.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
50%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
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Encyclopedias
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "appraise part of" might seem intuitive, it is considered grammatically incorrect and lacks clarity in professional and academic writing. Ludwig AI suggests that it's better to use more direct alternatives like "evaluate a section of" or "assess a portion of". These alternatives are clearer and more commonly used, as well as contextually appropriate for a vast number of situations. While occurrences can be found in both scientific and news media, more precise phrasing is generally recommended to ensure effective communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
evaluate a portion of
Replaces "appraise" with "evaluate" and "part" with "portion", offering a more standard and direct phrasing.
assess a segment of
Substitutes "appraise" with "assess" and "part" with "segment", providing a slightly more formal alternative.
examine a section of
Replaces "appraise" with "examine" and "part" with "section", suggesting a closer inspection.
review a component of
Uses "review" instead of "appraise" and "component" in place of "part", implying a systematic evaluation.
analyze an element of
Substitutes "appraise" with "analyze" and "part" with "element", focusing on a detailed analysis.
judge a piece of
Offers "judge" as a replacement for "appraise" and "piece" for "part", suggesting a critical evaluation.
critique a fragment of
Replaces "appraise" with "critique" and "part" with "fragment", emphasizing a critical perspective on a smaller portion.
value a segment of
Here the change is referred to valuation of part
gauge a segment of
Offers "gauge" as a more technical substitute for "appraise", implying precise measurement or evaluation of a certain segment
determine the worth of a fraction of
Replaces appraise with a long form alternative "determine the worth of" and changes part into a fraction, providing a longer alternative to the QUERY.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "appraise part of" that are grammatically sound?
You can use phrases such as "evaluate a section of", "assess a portion of", or "examine a section of" depending on the context.
Is "appraise part of" considered grammatically correct in formal writing?
No, "appraise part of" is not considered grammatically correct and may sound awkward. It is better to use more precise and standard phrases like "evaluate a section of" or "assess a portion of".
How can I use "evaluate a portion of" instead of "appraise part of" in a sentence?
Instead of saying "I need to appraise part of the report", you can say "I need to "evaluate a portion of" the report to ensure its accuracy".
What is a more formal way to say "appraise part of"?
A more formal way to say "appraise part of" is to use phrases like "critically assess a segment of" or "thoroughly evaluate a component of".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested