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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
This year, Bauer-Kahan introduced Assembly Bill 432, which would mandate coverage for menopause evaluation and treatment options, among other orders.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
For the environmental evaluation, this included the 2023 carbon emissions intensity and reduction rate
compared to 2021, as well as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 July 2025
According to an evaluation by the World Health Organization, an acceptable daily dose is 0-3 mg per kilogram of body weight.
—Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 9 July 2025
Our findings are based on a thorough evaluation of Snap’s financial health and operational performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
For the environmental evaluation, this included the 2023 carbon emissions intensity and reduction rate
compared to 2021, as well as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 July 2025
According to an evaluation by the World Health Organization, an acceptable daily dose is 0-3 mg per kilogram of body weight.
—Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 9 July 2025
Our findings are based on a thorough evaluation of Snap’s financial health and operational performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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Furthermore, diagnoses were based on self-report rather than formal clinical assessment, and comorbid conditions were not evaluated.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Newsom previously requested the parole board conduct a comprehensive risk assessment investigation into whether the brothers could pose a risk to public safety should they be released.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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If this appraisal had been conducted before Stover’s death, what potential reasons would someone involved in the appraisal process have for lying about any of the information in this document?—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
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Hold regular career development conversations, not just at annual appraisals.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Price is an estimate based on market factors (eg, Rashford’s contract length, the presence of Barcelona as the buyer); value is an intrinsic measure, based solely on Rashford’s existing ability, assessed by TFG.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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To be offered by Gooding Christie’s at the Pebble Beach auction across 15 and 16 August, and with an estimate in excess of $20,000,000, the Ferrari is one of the most significant classic cars of all time, and for interested buyers may well represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Finally, level 3 asset fair values must be calculated based on estimations and assumptions based on the latest available data on the measurement date.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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It should be noted that the age estimation tool remains completely optional, and users over 13 can still verify their age with an ID.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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