appraising

To determine the value or worth of something, particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

“to appraise goods and chattels”

To consider comprehensively.

To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.

“At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.”

To estimate; to conjecture.

To praise; to commend.

To apprise, inform.

The appraisal of the value of goods, land, etc., often in order to pay the debts of a deceased person.