evaluator

noun

Definition of evaluatornext
as in appraiser

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Recent Examples of evaluator In a press release, the ACLU recommended that an independent evaluator should review Flock’s tech. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 Going off our evaluator’s opinion on the Angels possibly wanting more, perhaps swapping out Harris for Ethan Bagwell could seal the deal since Bagwell has more projection. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The evaluator concluded the elder Henrichsen likely merited a diagnosis of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Whether the evaluator is a person in a chat window or a model embedded in a pipeline, the discipline does not change. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The latest semi-annual Minneapolis Police Department reform progress report was released Wednesday, issued by independent evaluator Effective Law Enforcement For All. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 June 2026 To get a better idea of the potential path Charlotte could take based on who may be available, The Charlotte Observer got the talent evaluator’s perspective on who the Hornets could pick and some of their strengths and weaknesses. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Bell said the federal evaluator in Chicago, where Brown has been held for competency observation and evaluation, determined Brown is not competent to stand trial at this time, but his prognosis for being restored to competency with medication is good. — Andy Buck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Firpi has appeared as either a psychological evaluator or guardian ad litem in numerous contentious custody battles. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluator
  1. appraiser
  2. referee
  3. judge
  4. observer
  5. analyst
Noun
  • Sacramento appraiser and housing market analyst Ryan Lundquist said the property fits the neighborhood’s design roots — while also standing out even in an area known for architectural character.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Sherwood is getting an appraiser to come to the house, to see if the value of the home is less than what's currently owed.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of appraiser
Noun
  • The grey area here is how long the referee waits before starting the countdown.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Shin guards Before the game begins, the referee will make sure every child is wearing a pair of shin guards for protection.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of referee
Noun
  • Hearings on Anthony's requests for a retrial and a new judge were set to begin Wednesday in suburban Dallas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • During a court appearance, a Broward County judge ordered Smith held without bond on the charges and prohibited him from contacting any victims involved in the case.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of judge
Noun
  • But some investors and observers point to the product's internal leverage as a cause for concern and controversy.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of observer
Noun
  • Zivon Wang, a military analyst at the Chinese Council of Advanced Policy Studies, similarly argued that Taiwan needs to find a cheaper way to defeat drones.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While there was no doubt who the better fighter was after 25 minutes of action, UFC analyst Joe Rogan thinks the champ made a mistake at the end of the bout.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of analyst

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“Evaluator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluator. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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