Appraise or Apprise?

What Is the Difference between "Appraise" and "Apprise"?

"Appraise" and "apprise" are often confused. Typically, this confusion arises because a writer does not know the word "apprise" exists. "Appraise" means "to assess." "Apprise" means "to inform." For example:

• I need to appraise the situation.
• I need to apprise the management team of the latest changes.

Quick Test on Appraise and Apprise

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Appraise

The verb "to appraise" means to assess or to evaluate.

Here are some example sentences with "appraise":

• We inspect and appraise pre-owned vehicles.
(We aevaluate pre-owned vehicles.)
• Managers appraise their subordinates against objectives set in their terms of reference.
(Managers assess their subordinates.)

Apprise

The verb "to apprise" means to inform, to notify, or to tell.

Here are some example sentences with "apprise":

• Please apprise the patient of the outcome of yesterday's meeting.
(Please inform the patient.)
• Managers appraise their subordinates of objectives in the terms of reference.
(This should be "apprise their subordinates of objectives," i.e., notify them.)

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