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 apprise, inform.

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