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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
Like the evaluation of city finances, the latest study noted that the public payroll increased at a rate that was notably higher than the population within its jurisdiction.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
However, the evaluation is focused specifically on what’s known as the six-phase Joint Targeting Cycle and not on the legality of the strikes, the inspector general’s office said.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The article warns this trend, likely to be followed by other tech giants, demands a re-evaluation of governance.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
However, the evaluation is focused specifically on what’s known as the six-phase Joint Targeting Cycle and not on the legality of the strikes, the inspector general’s office said.
—ABC News, 21 June 2026
The article warns this trend, likely to be followed by other tech giants, demands a re-evaluation of governance.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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SpaceX received a cautious appraisal from KeyBanc Capital Markets, which said the stock’s lofty valuation already reflects much of its long-term growth potential.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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That is half a percentage point less than its January estimate, as the Iran war takes its toll via higher energy prices, and underscores the scale of the challenge ahead.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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That's a decrease of $8-14 million from the previous estimates.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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By the Global Wellness Institute’s 2024 estimation, thermal/mineral springs is a $72 billion industry (up from $50 billion in 2013), and there are about 31,386 establishments worldwide.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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