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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
This assessment is grounded in a comparative analysis of BMY’s current valuation against its recent operational results, along with its current and historical financial health.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Panelist Sara Haines rerouted the Hot Topic, countering Goldberg's glorious bodily expression with a verbal assessment.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Field was an author of the nature assessment report before it was shelved, and has also been an author of previous versions of the climate assessment.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The department did not respond to a request for comment but released a statement on Thursday saying the next round of NAEP assessments would still be held next year.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 18 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Panelist Sara Haines rerouted the Hot Topic, countering Goldberg's glorious bodily expression with a verbal assessment.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Field was an author of the nature assessment report before it was shelved, and has also been an author of previous versions of the climate assessment.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The department did not respond to a request for comment but released a statement on Thursday saying the next round of NAEP assessments would still be held next year.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessment
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But his proposals—including tax incentives, transition bonds, and a mechanism to tax high-carbon imports—are designed to move the needle all the same.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Senate's instructions require lawmakers to find very few spending cuts while implementing the president's expensive tax proposals.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 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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How to Deadhead Petunias to Boost Their Flower Power All Summer Long Developing Exceptional Petunias While Wave makes the growing, trialing, and distributing process for flower varieties look easy, there are countless steps and evaluations that go into producing each variety of Wave petunia.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Other options include talking to your child’s school psychologist, seeing what services your state offers, or seeking out private evaluation services.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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But in recent weeks, Musk dramatically lowered his taxpayer savings estimates from DOGE's government cuts, disagreed publicly with Trump's aggressive tariff policies and butted heads with multiple Trump officials, some publicly, revealing divisions within the White House over Musk's influence.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Notably, the $14 average of analysts price estimates aligns with the current stock price, implying that SOFI stock is now fully valued.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to Grand View Research, which provides statistics and estimations for market projections, the anime industry in the United States was worth more than $34 million in 2024 and its worth is projected to increase by 9.8% between 2025 and 2030.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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By Randall’s estimation, the Brotherhood produced and distributed in excess of 150 million doses of Orange Sunshine.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 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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“Assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessment. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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