evaluates

verb

present tense third-person singular of evaluate
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 That remote-first approach also shapes how the company evaluates employees. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Comparing performance can be difficult and inherently subjective, but every year, the Reason Foundation evaluates each state’s highway system. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 July 2026 That urgency has only intensified speculation surrounding center fielder Daulton Varsho, whose name has surfaced in trade discussions as Toronto evaluates whether to sell. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Under this federal law, most proposals first come before the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission, which evaluates plans, recommends possible locations, and advises Congress, which may then consider legislation to authorize the project. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 Disneyland continually evaluates and adjusts restaurant offerings and prices, according to Disneyland officials. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026 Winch develops and evaluates interventions to promote health behaviors for water, sanitation, infectious diseases, and environmental sustainability. — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026 Others may not disclose who evaluates the clinic, what standards are used or whether the evaluation is repeated over time. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 According to InterNations’ Expat Insider 2025 report—which evaluates five key aspects of daily living, from safety and healthcare to leisure, transportation, and environmental conditions—Spain is the top destination for healthcare for expats. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluates
  1. assesses
  2. estimates
  3. values
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  • The declaration assesses emissions and environmental impacts across the value chain, beginning with raw material extraction and continuing through aircraft manufacturing, operation and eventual end-of-life.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The team continually assesses and resets what matters most as circumstances change.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of assesses
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  • While miniature portraits had grown in popularity before the advent of photography, Shushan estimates that only a dozen or so renowned artists were making eye portraits, including the painters George Engleheart and Richard Cosway.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Valero Energy's earnings were up over 400% for the quarter compared to last year in world that Valero estimates is still five million barrels short per day of global refining capacity and over 100 million barrels short of oil inventories.
    — Hillary Jackson, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of estimates
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  • In looking beyond recognizable logos in search of craftsmanship, rarity and compelling design narratives, showers are expected to represent a discerning clientele who values originality.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Johnson added that the company values its collaboration with GKN Aerospace as both sides evaluate manufacturing methods that could strengthen future engine readiness.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of values

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