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
One worth seeking out is the B Corp certification, which evaluates companies’ social and environmental performance.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
But there is a core lens through which the team evaluates films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
With a background in intellectual property, BLT & Partners evaluates investments based on the strength of the startups’ IP.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The largest network of air quality sensors in the country, and the second largest in the world, evaluates air quality every 10 minutes.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Anthony will be shut down through at least Thursday before the team re-evaluates him.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Trust for Public Land evaluates cities’ park systems based on number of parks, percentage of residents within a 10-minute walk to a park, percentage of city land dedicated to parks, access to park amenities like playgrounds and ball courts and per-resident park spending.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
The task force evaluates evidence across 92 topics, including cancer screening, behavioral counseling, chronic disease prevention and maternal health.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The inspector evaluates the home’s major systems and visible components — structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, doors and appliances.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
ABC News, 28 May 2026
But there is a core lens through which the team evaluates films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
With a background in intellectual property, BLT & Partners evaluates investments based on the strength of the startups’ IP.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The largest network of air quality sensors in the country, and the second largest in the world, evaluates air quality every 10 minutes.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Anthony will be shut down through at least Thursday before the team re-evaluates him.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Trust for Public Land evaluates cities’ park systems based on number of parks, percentage of residents within a 10-minute walk to a park, percentage of city land dedicated to parks, access to park amenities like playgrounds and ball courts and per-resident park spending.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
The task force evaluates evidence across 92 topics, including cancer screening, behavioral counseling, chronic disease prevention and maternal health.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The inspector evaluates the home’s major systems and visible components — structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, doors and appliances.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluates
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This also assesses how well a leader knows their direct reports.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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And amenities assesses the availability of seven popular park features — basketball hoops; off-leash dog parks; playgrounds; splashpads and other water-play structures; sports fields; recreation and senior centers; and restrooms.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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The World Health Organization estimates that in the West Africa outbreak a decade ago, funeral practices may have contributed to 80% of cases in Sierra Leone and 60% of cases in Guinea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Massive changes to Medicaid, the government’s safety-net health program for low-income Americans, passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The round, according to calculations based on filings with the British business registry Companies House, values the startup at about $180 million post-money.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Building meaningful relationships with the right retailers and collectors, and introducing the brand to an audience that values depth, design and individuality in high jewelry.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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