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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
what's your evaluation of her writing ability?
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as in appraisal
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists
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Recent Examples of evaluation
Federal standards governing immigrant detention facilities require that the use of force — including chemical agents like pepper spray — be limited, documented and followed by medical evaluations.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Peng took part in procurements, evaluations and approvals amounting to millions of dollars in district contracts, work orders and change orders.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, the consultants recommended further evaluation to determine the source of the spill.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The official stressed that any new technology that might be used by the federal government would require a technical period for evaluation.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Peng took part in procurements, evaluations and approvals amounting to millions of dollars in district contracts, work orders and change orders.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, the consultants recommended further evaluation to determine the source of the spill.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The official stressed that any new technology that might be used by the federal government would require a technical period for evaluation.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
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In February, the department’s Institute of Education Sciences, which administers the assessments, was gutted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If granted by the county, the incentive will reduce the assessment rate of the property from 25% to 10% for the first 10 years.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Real costs like loan documents, appraisal and credit report fees are excluded from the APR.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The city manager’s office estimates costs of $268 million to build, part of a total of $725 million over 30 years, which includes operation and maintenance and debt payments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In Trent’s estimation, those at the federal level aren’t listening enough to small business owners, with many of the administration’s policies aimed at enriching large corporations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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The alarming statement followed Gross’s estimation that the risk of a nuclear war was increasing from 1 percent per year to about 2 percent annually.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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Following her death, the local coroner was notified and a state post-mortem examination was conducted.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, what has been investable, or at least helpful, is a near-constant examination of the bond market.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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