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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
The expectation ahead of the trade deadline was that the Lakers were going to need to make an honest evaluation about whether or not to arm James with enough to give him a real shot at a final NBA title.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The highway district ordered an emergency closure Friday after an evaluation revealed that the bridge, which connects Southeast Boise to Harris Ranch and the Barber Valley, had widespread decay in nearly half of the bridge’s pillars, which could result in a catastrophic collapse.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2025
Ryan Investment was interested in acquiring Northlake Mall, subject to a complete review and evaluation of material and financial information.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
Sometimes an evaluation doesn’t need to be overcomplicated.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The highway district ordered an emergency closure Friday after an evaluation revealed that the bridge, which connects Southeast Boise to Harris Ranch and the Barber Valley, had widespread decay in nearly half of the bridge’s pillars, which could result in a catastrophic collapse.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2025
Ryan Investment was interested in acquiring Northlake Mall, subject to a complete review and evaluation of material and financial information.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
Sometimes an evaluation doesn’t need to be overcomplicated.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for evaluation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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Vanessa Perry, interim dean of the George Washington University School of Business, agrees with that assessment.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other nations use economic assessments to decide whether to cover drugs and at what price, often paying far less than the U.S. for the same treatments.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
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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On an annualized basis, GDP grew 2.8%, exceeding Reuters estimate of 1%.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Ukrainian government estimates from February 2025 claim 850,000 Russian troop losses.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
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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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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