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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
Behavioral health therapist Mackenzie Brees provides free assessments to clients at an HIV testing event organized by the Empowerment Resource Center on June 25, 2025.
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Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
In December, Prince Harry wrote privately to the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, requesting a full security risk assessment to reassess threat levels for the first time since 2020, according to The Guardian.
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Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Tax assessments will be available online in late August and mailed in September.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The politicians also called for an independent investigation into the shooting that does not involve Wilmington police, as well as an external assessment of the department.
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Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
In December, Prince Harry wrote privately to the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, requesting a full security risk assessment to reassess threat levels for the first time since 2020, according to The Guardian.
—
Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Tax assessments will be available online in late August and mailed in September.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The politicians also called for an independent investigation into the shooting that does not involve Wilmington police, as well as an external assessment of the department.
—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessment
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The state reimposed its fuel tax earlier this month, adding to costs already pushed higher by rising oil prices due to global uncertainty and the latest conflict with Iran.
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Kudos to Scott Maxwell for taking on Orange County Major Jerry Demings over plans to yet again squander a small fortune of local tax dollars on boondoggle tourism projects.
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The appraisal caught up with conditions that had been building for years.
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Waubonsee Community College sophomore Benjamin Swanson of Aurora has been named the nation’s top collision damage appraisal student after winning the gold medal at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, Waubonsee officials said.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The 10-year-old is in the custody of the Missouri Children’s Division and was taken in for psychiatric evaluation, according to Missouri’s 22nd Circuit Court.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving.
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According to an estimation from the governor’s office, about 40,000 low- to moderate-income Californians will receive down payment assistance through the measure, which was pulled from the ballot last minute in 2024.
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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“Assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessment. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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