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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
what's your evaluation of her writing ability?
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as in appraisal
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists
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Recent Examples of evaluation
That’s why, after an exhaustive evaluation process led by O’Connell involving plane flights, on-field workouts and lunches with prospects, the team traded up a spot to land McCarthy.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The driver, a 44-year-old Chatham woman who was taken to an area hospital for an evaluation, was the only person in the vehicle and wasn’t hurt, authorities said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
That charge was eventually dropped by prosecutors at trial, and a judge sentenced McLeod — who pleaded guilty to resisting police outside the movie's set — to two years probation, ordering him to undergo a mental health evaluation as well as keep away from Cyrus and her family.
—EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Companies that participate in the voluntary program agree to submit to and participate in the NAD’s evaluation process.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The driver, a 44-year-old Chatham woman who was taken to an area hospital for an evaluation, was the only person in the vehicle and wasn’t hurt, authorities said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
That charge was eventually dropped by prosecutors at trial, and a judge sentenced McLeod — who pleaded guilty to resisting police outside the movie's set — to two years probation, ordering him to undergo a mental health evaluation as well as keep away from Cyrus and her family.
—EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Companies that participate in the voluntary program agree to submit to and participate in the NAD’s evaluation process.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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Arriving first responders conducted a primary assessment of the scene and learned that two people were trapped in a Toyota Corolla, officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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Despite another top-10 finish, McIlroy's assessment of his play ought to worry his competitors for the PGA Championship.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Without a proper appraisal accounting for all assets, globally, and to all extent held creates a fundamental issue with potential undervaluation of the assets.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For those whose property value remained the same, the appraisal district mailed a postcard on April 15th to that effect.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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Prevalence estimates range widely: the Cleveland Clinic cites 1–3 million U.S. cases, while Dysautonomia International reports 3–6 million.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Around 48 people have been killed since Wednesday, according to casualty estimates on both sides of the border that have not been independently verified.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Big spender: Over $300 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth headphones, $379.99 In our estimation, Bose still sits atop the noise cancellation game.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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The resultant animals are thus only the tiniest sliver, by our estimation about 0.0018%, dire wolf.—
Douglas McCauley,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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