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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
During the temporary closure, multiple third-party entities conducted comprehensive evaluations of center operations, including biomedical equipment reviews and water quality testing.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Chandra Asmara,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Some families may decide not to pursue further evaluation at all, or may keep their child out of sports entirely.
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Katherine Hofmann,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Medical evaluations cited in the new lawsuit found signs of post-traumatic stress and severe depression in several of the 27 people involved.
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Edward Acquah,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—
Chandra Asmara,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Some families may decide not to pursue further evaluation at all, or may keep their child out of sports entirely.
—
Katherine Hofmann,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Medical evaluations cited in the new lawsuit found signs of post-traumatic stress and severe depression in several of the 27 people involved.
—
Edward Acquah,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.
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The appraisal caught up with conditions that had been building for years.
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Waubonsee Community College sophomore Benjamin Swanson of Aurora has been named the nation’s top collision damage appraisal student after winning the gold medal at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, Waubonsee officials said.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving.
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According to an estimation from the governor’s office, about 40,000 low- to moderate-income Californians will receive down payment assistance through the measure, which was pulled from the ballot last minute in 2024.
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Newsom and the analysts sometimes differ in their estimations.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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