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as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
hated paying the annual assessment on his car
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as in appraisal
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
I'm far too quiet, in the assessment of my new boss
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as in evaluation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
we may have been too hasty in our assessment of the value of the property
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Recent Examples of assessment
At the same time, require large-scale AI deployments to include workforce impact assessments.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Global shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd told NBC News in an email Monday that its risk assessment of the situation in the strait remained unchanged and the strait remained closed for transit of its vessels.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 4 May 2026
The stats back up Bane’s assessment.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The office should be explaining assessments in clear, simple language instead of relying on technical terms.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Global shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd told NBC News in an email Monday that its risk assessment of the situation in the strait remained unchanged and the strait remained closed for transit of its vessels.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 4 May 2026
The stats back up Bane’s assessment.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The office should be explaining assessments in clear, simple language instead of relying on technical terms.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessment
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This would have come as news to the Highland Scots who invaded England in 1745 or the Irish Whiteboys who terrorized landlords and tax collectors a few decades later.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The only element likely still in play is the potential ability for the Heat to claw back some or all of Terry’s 2025-26 salary, a factor that would not have an impact on the payroll, salary cap or luxury tax going forward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In addition to working with academic institutions, Kline does appraisal, auction, consulting, and rental services.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Miller said one option would be for the property owners to get regular appraisals, which would be create a flood of demand for appraisal companies like his.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The man was transported to Backus Hospital in Norwich for further evaluation, according to police.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Federal evaluations show that participants are more likely to increase earnings and pursue employment, and the program has expanded access to employment services and support networks for beneficiaries seeking work.—
French Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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Early estimates indicate that the area will receive less than a half an inch of rain between the two batches of showers Wednesday and Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Eliminating the income cap would close 68% of the Social Security shortfall, CRFB estimates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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CarEdge offers tools for buying cars, such as invoice pricing and dealer quotes, buying guides, value ratings, insurance estimations and more.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Bell has his best chance at major award hardware since his Billy Elliot days as the protagonist of Richard Gadd’s violent examination of masculinity in Half Man.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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An examination of tree rings confirmed that a red aurora had occurred in China between 1200 and 1201 CE.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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“Assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessment. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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