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
According to the Heart Foundation, cardiac age is a metric that evaluates a person's cardiovascular health and risk for heart attack in comparison to their chronological age.
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Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite their sterling records, both the 49ers and the Buccaneers have negative values in DVOA, an advanced statistic that evaluates teams against league averages.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
The team developed a three-pronged framework that evaluates demand, feasibility, and benefits, aiming to help other cities replicate the system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the identity of Gasly’s 2026 teammate remains undecided, as the team evaluates potential candidates for a competitive driver lineup.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
An independent reviewer evaluates whether the final price is drastically different from what a health insurance company would have paid and whether the complication was predictable.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Capped at 50 members, the jury evaluates every new vehicle, technology and feature that hits the market annually.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The report evaluates 59 airline loyalty programs across eight categories, including redemption rates, award availability, and customer service.
—Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The committee evaluates nominations from qualified proposers—such as heads of state, national legislators, professors in relevant disciplines, past laureates, and directors of foreign policy or peace institutes.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite their sterling records, both the 49ers and the Buccaneers have negative values in DVOA, an advanced statistic that evaluates teams against league averages.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
The team developed a three-pronged framework that evaluates demand, feasibility, and benefits, aiming to help other cities replicate the system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the identity of Gasly’s 2026 teammate remains undecided, as the team evaluates potential candidates for a competitive driver lineup.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
An independent reviewer evaluates whether the final price is drastically different from what a health insurance company would have paid and whether the complication was predictable.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Capped at 50 members, the jury evaluates every new vehicle, technology and feature that hits the market annually.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The report evaluates 59 airline loyalty programs across eight categories, including redemption rates, award availability, and customer service.
—Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluates
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Machine learning researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently designed an artificial intelligence program that visually assesses avocado quality and ripeness.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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Disease progression was measured by the Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale, which assesses motor, cognitive and functional capabilities.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the Billionaires Income Tax Act alone could raise about $557 billion over ten years.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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The North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey estimates cropland prices are averaging higher than USDA numbers.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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This skillset, however, has gone down in value through the rise of modern analytics, which values getting on base and slugging more than making contact.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the environmental benefits, DMUSD’s Child Nutrition Services team values the efficiency of using local produce.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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