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as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
hated paying the annual assessment on his car
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as in appraisal
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
I'm far too quiet, in the assessment of my new boss
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as in evaluation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
we may have been too hasty in our assessment of the value of the property
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Recent Examples of assessment
Amorim refused to identify which players could now be doubts with further assessments to come.
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Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The largest of the available credible assessments still does not reach 1.5 million.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Yang says to seek a clinical assessment if things don't improve.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
But as the Trump administration undertakes its foreign aid assessment under its wing, only two questions really matter: Does a program align with U.S. economic, national security, and foreign policy priorities?
—Ted Yoho, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The largest of the available credible assessments still does not reach 1.5 million.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Yang says to seek a clinical assessment if things don't improve.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
But as the Trump administration undertakes its foreign aid assessment under its wing, only two questions really matter: Does a program align with U.S. economic, national security, and foreign policy priorities?
—Ted Yoho, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for assessment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessment
Noun
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Since just about the Stone Age — say, the 1990s — Republicans have called for replacing the income tax with a consumption tax, for defunding USAID, for abolishing the Department of Education, and for reforming Social Security.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: The Senate has historically opposed raising the tax while the House has been more supportive.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other appraisals are even more sobering, with some studies estimating that nearly 90 percent of some regions’ populations have fled since 2014.—
Andrew Kosenko,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Feb. 2025
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Among other changes, the policy revisions require the city to perform an independent appraisal before proceeding with any acquisition — a step that was not taken before the city approved the lease-to-own deal for the Ash Street property.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The administrative support staffing summary from Citygate’s evaluation identified several deficiencies in management organization and staffing levels.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The current call for proposals will only cover the earliest phases of development, such as a requirements evaluation, cost estimation review, and a feasibility meeting.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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On an annualized basis, GDP grew 2.8%, exceeding Reuters estimate of 1%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Ubuntu puts your computer in Suspend mode to save power after a set period of inactivity and also displays an estimate of how long your battery will last before needing a charge.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Feb. 2025
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Neil stands accused of activity that shocks our conscience, that ruins our previous estimation of his depth and art, because depth and art don’t excuse wrecking the lives of others.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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But in some observers’ estimation, this is the most talented squad that the U.S. has ever iced.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Records that used to bristle with a love of craft and earnest examinations of the artist’s fears now offer the gift of ear-hustling a man exercising the freedom to center himself and burn bridges.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The police department did not conduct a similar public examination of itself.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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