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
Two high-level Biden administration officials who played key roles in evaluating a Microsoft security product that was breached by Chinese hackers now enjoy senior positions at the technology corporation, according to public social media profiles.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
The city is evaluating the current facility and hasn’t decided what will happen when a new shelter is built, Cannon said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
However, officials are reportedly evaluating his ability to continue as a participant in light of the new charges filed against him.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The passing of Chuck Norris has people re-evaluating the life of the martial arts legend, as well as his legacy.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Burbano added that the company is currently evaluating further additions for Fall 2027.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Regardless of how much effort readers choose to spend on evaluating the accuracy of reporting on Iran, none of us are watching the battle from the sidelines.
—Andrea Hickerson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit focused on Leapfrog's 2024 change in evaluating missing survey data from four safety and quality measures.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Dallas City Council member Chad West, a key voice pushing for a review that could lead to relocating City Hall, on Thursday defended undisclosed tours of potential relocation sites as key to evaluating the city’s options.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
The city is evaluating the current facility and hasn’t decided what will happen when a new shelter is built, Cannon said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
However, officials are reportedly evaluating his ability to continue as a participant in light of the new charges filed against him.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The passing of Chuck Norris has people re-evaluating the life of the martial arts legend, as well as his legacy.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Burbano added that the company is currently evaluating further additions for Fall 2027.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Regardless of how much effort readers choose to spend on evaluating the accuracy of reporting on Iran, none of us are watching the battle from the sidelines.
—Andrea Hickerson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit focused on Leapfrog's 2024 change in evaluating missing survey data from four safety and quality measures.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Dallas City Council member Chad West, a key voice pushing for a review that could lead to relocating City Hall, on Thursday defended undisclosed tours of potential relocation sites as key to evaluating the city’s options.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
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The findings are part of a broader probe into Khamenei’s alleged overseas holdings, with a Bloomberg investigation estimating a portfolio spanning multiple countries and totaling roughly $138 million in assets across Europe and the Gulf, pending verification of full ownership structures.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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On today’s show, estimating the cost of the Iran war right now.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Variety reviewer Scott Bryan was generally upbeat when assessing the show.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine is assessing further steps for long-term security cooperation with each of those countries, Umerov said.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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When the company announced a new round of funding, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion, Amodei ran off to Switzerland and left me in the lurch.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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At a time when many of us worry (some more sensitively than others) about film becoming a niche art form, that kind of democratic success is worth valuing.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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