What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assessment reduced wage increase – there’s shock about that (9)" mean?

The definition is "Assessment". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAIS (synonym="RAIS") in APPAL (synonym="shock") = APPRAISAL; definition: "Assessment" The answer is APPRAISAL.

Assessment reduced wage increase – there’s shock about that (9)

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