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
Last year, a team advised by Haifeng Xu, a professor at the University of Chicago, built a benchmarking service that evaluates AI’s predictions on a continuing basis.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
This category evaluates the investment options available to customers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Safety first The first benchmark, called FieldWorkArena, evaluates AI agents deployed in the field, particularly logistics and manufacturing environments like factories and warehouses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
In a statement, Chicago Appleseed, which observes and evaluates court function in Cook County, said the new procedures would likely increase the number of people incarcerated for alleged violations, but the organization expressed encouragement that the matters would still be assessed by a judge.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
This set of indicators therefore evaluates universities’ contributions to global knowledge dissemination and to human capacity development for innovation via open-source courses and degree programs.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
If the chef creates a new dish built around hyper-seasonal estate ingredients, the winery evaluates which vintage sings with it.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The email touted the foundation’s commitment to transparency and high ratings on Charity Navigator, which evaluates the finances and impact of nonprofits.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
In this case, a federal judge who evaluates whether or not there’s sufficient cause to – as is stated clearly in the Fourth Amendment – be empowered to enter someone’s home.
—John E. Jones, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
This category evaluates the investment options available to customers.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Safety first The first benchmark, called FieldWorkArena, evaluates AI agents deployed in the field, particularly logistics and manufacturing environments like factories and warehouses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
In a statement, Chicago Appleseed, which observes and evaluates court function in Cook County, said the new procedures would likely increase the number of people incarcerated for alleged violations, but the organization expressed encouragement that the matters would still be assessed by a judge.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
This set of indicators therefore evaluates universities’ contributions to global knowledge dissemination and to human capacity development for innovation via open-source courses and degree programs.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
If the chef creates a new dish built around hyper-seasonal estate ingredients, the winery evaluates which vintage sings with it.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The email touted the foundation’s commitment to transparency and high ratings on Charity Navigator, which evaluates the finances and impact of nonprofits.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
In this case, a federal judge who evaluates whether or not there’s sufficient cause to – as is stated clearly in the Fourth Amendment – be empowered to enter someone’s home.
—John E. Jones, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluates
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The board plans to undergo the Minnesota School Boards Association’s School Board Self-Evaluation, which assesses a board’s conduct and ethics, vision, structure, accountability and advocacy and communication.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yet seldom is heard a discouraging word when Darnold assesses what happened in New York, Carolina, San Francisco, or Minnesota.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 20% of measles cases will result in admissions.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The report, which cites property records and Department of Homeland Security documents, estimates the Concord facility would have 1,500 beds.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Travis County Appraisal District values the site at nearly $27 million.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Emotional humans acting out conflicts will never be able to operate a society that values life, liberty and the pursuit of universal happiness.—
Roger Van Zanen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Evaluates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluates. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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