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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
Three firefighters were injured, including two who were taken to a hospital for an evaluation, fire officials said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
In addition to the FDA’s own evaluations, the agency also supports and participates in international risk assessments conducted under the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives, an FDA spokesperson said in August.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Many states had already selected internet providers based on thoughtful evaluations that considered local areas' needs.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The 3-year-old was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and Coffman wrote an apology to her stepdad, according to officers.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
In addition to the FDA’s own evaluations, the agency also supports and participates in international risk assessments conducted under the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives, an FDA spokesperson said in August.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Many states had already selected internet providers based on thoughtful evaluations that considered local areas' needs.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The 3-year-old was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and Coffman wrote an apology to her stepdad, according to officers.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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The study focused solely on older adults; the average age at baseline for the men and women was 74.3 years, with follow-up assessments at around eight years later.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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Pair leaderless group exercises with structured assessments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Yzerman’s appraisal of the market is revealing, though.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Problem #2: Irrelevant Feedback Only 14% of employees believe their performance appraisal provides relevant and meaningful feedback, despite feedback being a cornerstone of leadership development curricula and an essential leadership skill.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that the gambling tax provision would generate over $1.1 billion in additional revenue over eight years, although some question this estimate.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Mexico exported just over one million head of cattle to the United States in 2024, according to official estimates.—
AFP,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Her job was, in her estimation, a relic of a different time — the business no longer relies on broadcast network casting directors to discover talent through global searches and talent holding deals.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS).—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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