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as in taxes
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 appraisals
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 evaluations
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 assessments
In San Diego, a high school English teacher can clear her grading queue in a matter of days by outsourcing her initial assessments to ChatGPT.
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Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
The dorm does not have a set date to reopen, as the school is still doing assessments with the owner and the state.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
The private assessments, shared with Bloomberg on condition of anonymity, are more pessimistic than most Western leaders’ public statements on China’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Alex Wickham, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some argue our millage rate is higher than our neighboring cities, but this is because Delray does not impose supplemental assessments for public safety.
—Delores Rangel, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Immune response is assessed in the laboratory by analyzing blood samples of people who’ve been vaccinated, while efficacy assessments typically involve seeing how well a vaccine protects against cases of the disease.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Those first assessments have proven wildly off the mark.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Districts consider the metric as a baseline, as the assessments are given at the beginning of the kindergarten school year.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
The dorm does not have a set date to reopen, as the school is still doing assessments with the owner and the state.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
The private assessments, shared with Bloomberg on condition of anonymity, are more pessimistic than most Western leaders’ public statements on China’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Alex Wickham, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some argue our millage rate is higher than our neighboring cities, but this is because Delray does not impose supplemental assessments for public safety.
—Delores Rangel, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Immune response is assessed in the laboratory by analyzing blood samples of people who’ve been vaccinated, while efficacy assessments typically involve seeing how well a vaccine protects against cases of the disease.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Those first assessments have proven wildly off the mark.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Districts consider the metric as a baseline, as the assessments are given at the beginning of the kindergarten school year.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessments
Noun
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Certified appraisers are the best source for appraisals of valuable possessions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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For too long, promised tax relief has been gobbled up by higher appraisals and wasteful government spending.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The inspector general’s office told Politico that roughly 85 percent of audits, evaluations and inspections that are currently in progress will be suspended due to the shutdown.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the department doesn’t handle the medical part of the evaluations, the scouts are the main data collectors for everything else.—
Mike Kaye
February 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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Matic estimates that insurance now accounts for 9% of the typical homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment -- the highest share ever recorded.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Renovating the existing campus and adding about 15,000 square feet would be more financially feasible at a cost of about $35 million, estimates showed.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lanier argued the filters could harm teens’ perceptions of themselves, saying experts consulted by Meta reached that same conclusion.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Particularly in the electoral settings, such content could influence voter perceptions and undermine trust in democratic processes.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Currently, officials make subjective estimations about ball placement.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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With Junk Wax Era estimations in mind, there are a couple additional points worth noting.—
Corey Merriman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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And the bureau has said its digital evidence laboratory conducts hundreds of audio and video examinations each year.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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But those examinations and other fees associated with the deal eventually saw the move collapse.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The National Basketball Association posted modest growth during the 2024-25 season but still saw three teams — the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers — reach valuations of at least $10 billion.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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There have also been a series of LP transactions over the past 12 months that provide a window into MLS franchise valuations.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Assessments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessments. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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