Which word means 'to estimate the value of'?

• A. Appraise
• B. Assess
• C. Evaluate
• D. Value

Answer: (A)

When you’re choosing a verb to express determining how much something is worth, you want a word that carries the idea of valuing an item, often in a formal or monetary sense. Appraise fits this perfectly because it means to determine the value or worth of an object, typically by expert estimation—for example, a jewelry appraiser assesses or appraises the market value of a ring.

The others are broader in scope. Assess is about judging or measuring quality, impact, or importance, not necessarily putting a monetary price on something. Evaluate means to determine value or significance after careful consideration, which can apply to performance or ideas, not just value. Value as a verb can mean to estimate worth as well, but it’s less specifically tied to the act of formal valuation of an item compared to appraise.

So, the best choice is appraise because it directly conveys the act of estimating an item's value in a formal sense.