appraising

(verb) evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of. Synonyms: measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value. Examples: "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional." "Access all the factors when taking a risk."

(verb) consider in a comprehensive way. Synonyms: survey, appraise. Example: "He appraised the situation carefully before acting."

(adj) exercising or involving careful evaluations. Synonyms: appraising(prenominal), evaluative. Examples: "Looked him over with an appraising eye." "The literary judge uses many evaluative terms."