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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
Several individuals were transported to nearby trauma centers for evaluation and treatment.
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Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the Austin district agreed to a state order that required it to adhere to strict timelines to complete the overdue student evaluations for special education services, upgrade its data management systems and put staff members through extensive training.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Council members believe the evaluation ought to come before any action on rent control, Council President Mitra Jalali told Axios.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
From 2017 through 2022, the team took on more than 4,100 cases and prevented an offender from killing the victim in all but one case, according to an evaluation of the team.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
In 2023, the Austin district agreed to a state order that required it to adhere to strict timelines to complete the overdue student evaluations for special education services, upgrade its data management systems and put staff members through extensive training.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Council members believe the evaluation ought to come before any action on rent control, Council President Mitra Jalali told Axios.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
From 2017 through 2022, the team took on more than 4,100 cases and prevented an offender from killing the victim in all but one case, according to an evaluation of the team.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The report is likely one of the final large-scale official assessments of the shocking events of Jan. 6, which amounts to the first time in American history that a president tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to his successor.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cynical appraisals of Prosecco’s ability to embody its terroir may highlight the masking effects of bubbles and high sugar levels, but this is unhelpfully reductive.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Bears have countered with appraisals ranging from $60 million to $71 million and categorizing the property as vacant residential land, which gets taxed at 10% of market value.Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The majority of young voters cast their vote for Kamala Harris this election cycle, but her support eroded significantly from 2020, underperforming Biden by 11 points in one exit poll’s estimation.Brian Barrett, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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It should be noted, however, that in management’s estimation, Hurricane Helene in Florida and the ongoing labor Boeing strike, both temporary issues, were together a roughly $50 million revenue headwind.Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The state agency also alleged that during sensitive procedures such as a pelvic examination, Naim failed to have a chaperone present for the patient or give her a chance to request one.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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