1
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
Services include cardiovascular and metabolic evaluations, hormonal balance therapies, nutritional support and anti-aging treatments.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Most clinics begin with a comprehensive evaluation.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The president, whoever the president is then will have to make that evaluation.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
The charred building is structurally unstable, according to fire officials, and can't be entered until an evaluation is performed on the remaining structure.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Most clinics begin with a comprehensive evaluation.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The president, whoever the president is then will have to make that evaluation.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
The charred building is structurally unstable, according to fire officials, and can't be entered until an evaluation is performed on the remaining structure.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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At the time, commissioners cited concerns tied to the county’s controversial $42 million purchase of an office building, including allegations that an appraisal valuing the building significantly lower than the purchase price was not properly disclosed during the financing approval process.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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But donations in kind trigger special rules, including about appraisals.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The estimate assumes the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide for every 28 grams of gold mined.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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There were obscure picks, in his frank estimation, that were actually brilliant heists, and college stars whose selections were actually costly blunders.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The two tax measures could generate more than $1 billion the first year of implementation, according to the governor’s estimation.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The child's remains were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where authorities planned to carry out a post-mortem examination.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For further insights into similar changes in the search and cloud domains, refer to our examination of Why The Market Is Re-Rating Google Stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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