as in assesses
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor
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Recent Examples of evaluates
The system then evaluates and refines those ideas, filtering out any that are not novel.
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Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Congressman Byron Donalds and his wife want to reshape Florida’s education system from the governor’s mansion — starting with how the state evaluates schools — the pair announced at a campaign event at Miami Dade College’s Doral campus Tuesday.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
When reviewing an application for tax relief, the IRS evaluates your financial situation, including your income, allowable expenses, assets and filing compliance.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.
—Christian Dameff, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The regulatory changes have affected how Western operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and evaluates future investment in Colorado, the company said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Each March, the NCAA selection committee evaluates prospective at-large teams, the teams that won’t get automatic bids, using advanced analytics that consider details like strength of schedule.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The country also ranks highest on the continent for quality of life, according to Numbeo, which evaluates factors such as safety, purchasing power, healthcare, climate, and pollution.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Congressman Byron Donalds and his wife want to reshape Florida’s education system from the governor’s mansion — starting with how the state evaluates schools — the pair announced at a campaign event at Miami Dade College’s Doral campus Tuesday.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
When reviewing an application for tax relief, the IRS evaluates your financial situation, including your income, allowable expenses, assets and filing compliance.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.
—Christian Dameff, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The regulatory changes have affected how Western operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and evaluates future investment in Colorado, the company said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Each March, the NCAA selection committee evaluates prospective at-large teams, the teams that won’t get automatic bids, using advanced analytics that consider details like strength of schedule.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The country also ranks highest on the continent for quality of life, according to Numbeo, which evaluates factors such as safety, purchasing power, healthcare, climate, and pollution.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluates
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The United Kingdom assesses that Iran had not only transferred Shahed drones to Moscow for use on the battlefield in Ukraine but also production know-how to Russia, which has helped Iran refine its drone warfare.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Using advanced analytical characterization techniques, this analysis also assesses for inorganic compounds that may adversely affect laser treatment.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dotter estimates 25 to 45 defendants a year would be civilly committed if the bill passes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The report estimates about 200,000 people were displaced in the violence in Sweida, the heartland of Syria's Druze community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jenkins values the supportive environment, the beauty of nature and the ability to serve without feeling isolated.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The deal values Terns at $53 per share, or a 6% premium to its Tuesday closing price.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Evaluates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluates. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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