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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
Now the City of Mount Dora and Lake County have each pitched in $135,000 towards an odor evaluation study that officials believe could be the first step in identifying – and then, hopefully, eliminating – the stench for good.
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
For years, James Cook tinkered with a catalytic approach to the tree evaluation problem in his spare time.
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 30 Mar. 2025
The evaluation criteria for judging includes: Design & Aesthetics / Creativity & Boldness / Details & Finishings / Complexity & Complications / Technical Innovation.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This underscores the conflicting considerations to be included in evaluation of the appropriate roles related to our United States military in outer space.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
For years, James Cook tinkered with a catalytic approach to the tree evaluation problem in his spare time.
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 30 Mar. 2025
The evaluation criteria for judging includes: Design & Aesthetics / Creativity & Boldness / Details & Finishings / Complexity & Complications / Technical Innovation.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This underscores the conflicting considerations to be included in evaluation of the appropriate roles related to our United States military in outer space.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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Patients will receive an assessment from a licensed clinician within 30 minutes after arriving.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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Gleick has studied the military’s strategy for decades and maintains a timeline of dozens of the department’s intelligence and defense assessments of climate change.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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This should include not only information about the collectible itself—such as appraisals, condition reports, and storage details—but also metadata related to the DAO, including token IDs, governance protocols, and relevant smart contract terms.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of the season’s first few episodes, the press has offered many (so many) appraisals of the contents of these beautiful actresses’ mouths.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today, the White House provided their official analysis, which included estimates of an additional $4.1 trillion in revenue, relative to CBO's projection if the tax cuts expire.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, a foreign company shipping goods to the U.S. will pay a weighted average tariff of 18.8%, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis, or higher by some other estimates.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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In our estimation, only Chris Petersen has commanded the level of respect given to Whittingham over the years (among coaches in the western half of the country).—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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While there are many ways of measuring how much stress a person may be dealing with, the most reliable biomarker for stress estimation is one's cortisol levels.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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