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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
The selection marks one of the first major European defense programs to incorporate Schiebel’s newest heavy-lift unmanned helicopter platform, which has been undergoing flight testing and customer evaluations over the past two years.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
While the Seahawks were correct in their evaluation, the $245 million extension Wilson signed with the Broncos emboldened him.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
At the same time, plans to establish facilities in third countries for the evaluation or treatment of the small number of Americans who might require care raise legitimate questions about stewardship.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
The medical evaluation would logically be the most important component of his visit to Kansas City this week.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
While the Seahawks were correct in their evaluation, the $245 million extension Wilson signed with the Broncos emboldened him.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
At the same time, plans to establish facilities in third countries for the evaluation or treatment of the small number of Americans who might require care raise legitimate questions about stewardship.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
The medical evaluation would logically be the most important component of his visit to Kansas City this week.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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Ritter later offered a blunt assessment of the competing cases presented to jurors.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Radical approaches to what is precious and what is worthless—or appraisal—have always been more than the inversion of that which is useless made priceless, what was originally meant to be ephemeral made timeless.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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It had previously been valued at $20 million, but a new appraisal would be required.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The estimate is countywide, according to officials.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The sell-off was prompted in part by a Wednesday earnings report from chipmaker Broadcom , which held revenue estimates from artificial intelligence steady instead of raising them.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In my estimation, both are absent in Comey’s case.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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In Levinson’s estimation, that modern portrait should feel pretty funny.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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