Appraisal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A judgment or assessment of the value of something, especially a formal one for loan or taxation purposes. A judgment or assessment of the professional performance of someone, especially a subordinate .
Example sentence: Ten years ago in Nairobi we said that the participation of women in the decision-making and appraisal processes of the United Nations was essential if the organization was to effectively serve women's interests.
Assessment
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.An appraisal or evaluation.
Example sentence: Body language and tone of voice - not words - are our most powerful assessment tools.