as in estimating
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 evaluating
According to the affidavit, DCS case managers closed the three investigations without evaluating Kinsleigh.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Before the trials began in November of that year, American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley spent dozens of hours speaking with and evaluating the Nazi officials.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
The team is still evaluating options and gathering information.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Policies that prevent managers from supervising or evaluating their partners are a start.
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The global picture Following Electreon’s success near Paris, concessionaires are evaluating dynamic charging for major freight corridors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Maintaining opportunities, programs and the educational experience is the district’s top priority when evaluating these cuts, Marking said, in addition to staying compliant with the law and contracts with labor partners.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The convention requires countries to report their emissions regularly (although frequency depends on level of development), which is critical for evaluating progress toward climate goals.
—Jessica F. Green, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
Southwest Airlines is evaluating how the FAA directive will impact its flights.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Before the trials began in November of that year, American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley spent dozens of hours speaking with and evaluating the Nazi officials.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
The team is still evaluating options and gathering information.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Policies that prevent managers from supervising or evaluating their partners are a start.
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
The global picture Following Electreon’s success near Paris, concessionaires are evaluating dynamic charging for major freight corridors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Maintaining opportunities, programs and the educational experience is the district’s top priority when evaluating these cuts, Marking said, in addition to staying compliant with the law and contracts with labor partners.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The convention requires countries to report their emissions regularly (although frequency depends on level of development), which is critical for evaluating progress toward climate goals.
—Jessica F. Green, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
Southwest Airlines is evaluating how the FAA directive will impact its flights.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
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In a review of scientific literature, one study found that those with the condition were more likely to suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease than controls, estimating that 30-74% of people with AD also have hypertension, 6-24% have diabetes, and 3-14% suffer from stroke.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Gen Z continues to grow its presence in the workforce, with projections estimating their numbers will triple to 51 million by 2030, their leadership preferences are beginning to shape the future of work.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Peskov replied that the Kremlin was assessing whether preparations for nuclear tests were necessary rather than actually beginning them, Tass reported.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The plan will include assessing current facilities, analyzing future needs and presenting a detailed budget for future projects.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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An OpenAI market debut could be the biggest in history, valuing the company at $1 trillion, according to Reuters.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite having the same 6-2 record, the selection committee appears to be going off the old eye test instead of valuing head-to-head matchups.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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