1
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
After evaluation of the Short Film submissions, 10 winners will be selected and announced in July 2025.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Bush attempted similar evaluations of government operations, some resulting in layoffs.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
While the Texas Rangers are preparing for Opening Day for the 2025 MLB season, Forbes completed its annual evaluation of every team in the MLB to see how much each is worth.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, regular evaluations ensure that teams remain focused on tangible progress while sustaining optimism.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Bush attempted similar evaluations of government operations, some resulting in layoffs.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
While the Texas Rangers are preparing for Opening Day for the 2025 MLB season, Forbes completed its annual evaluation of every team in the MLB to see how much each is worth.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, regular evaluations ensure that teams remain focused on tangible progress while sustaining optimism.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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This assessment argues that the impact of tariff levels perhaps rising to a level not seen in a century could lead to supply chain dislocation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ongoing investigation will include a metallurgical analysis of the wing, assessment of pilot procedures, and evaluation of the passenger evacuation process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 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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If the maximum estimation is true, that would mean an additional 4,420,000 visits to fewer SSA offices every year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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All rewards total estimations are net the annual fee.—
Brett Holzhauer,
CNBC,
19 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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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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