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
The tenant who waits for the perfect situation can find that the best buildings are leased while the tenant is still evaluating.
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Garvey also stresses the importance of using your senses when evaluating items.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The city aims to develop a request for statement of qualifications to help solicit information about how the buildings could be used in practice, and the City Attorney’s office is evaluating to ensure lawful implementation of the measure.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Pet insurance is another tool worth evaluating before it's needed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
For the first time, our core team is personally visiting and evaluating hundreds of beaches year-round.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Garvey also stresses the importance of using your senses when evaluating items.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The city aims to develop a request for statement of qualifications to help solicit information about how the buildings could be used in practice, and the City Attorney’s office is evaluating to ensure lawful implementation of the measure.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Pet insurance is another tool worth evaluating before it's needed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
For the first time, our core team is personally visiting and evaluating hundreds of beaches year-round.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
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However, several experts warn the restrictions could hinder access, with The Urban Institute estimating that the changes may result in up to 10 million people losing Medicaid coverage in the next two years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In 2019, the city began working on the bridge again, estimating an $11 million cost and completion by 2023.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, whose staff oversees the cases of more than 600 adults under guardianship and has helped champion the bill, said face-to-face meetings are standard practice in his office prior to appointment and are crucial to properly assessing the person’s needs.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Ignoring race type when assessing a horse’s past performances is also common.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Rob Newland is an appraiser who has been valuing real estate property since 1998.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Avoca, over the last couple years, has raised more than $125 million, valuing the company at $1 billion, Fortune has exclusively learned.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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