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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 investors asked for an evaluation of how the practices affect patient outcomes, including how often denials of coverage or the need for authorization prior to treatment lead to delays or the forgoing of treatment with serious adverse effects.
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Tami Luhby, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The service will look to aid with clear and concise goals, bespoke objectives, USP evaluation, market intelligence, industry position, corporate messaging and communications coaching.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
One resident of the house suffered smoke inhalation but decided not to seek further evaluation.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Tami Luhby, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The service will look to aid with clear and concise goals, bespoke objectives, USP evaluation, market intelligence, industry position, corporate messaging and communications coaching.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
One resident of the house suffered smoke inhalation but decided not to seek further evaluation.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
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Without this context, the accuracy of risk assessments is undermined.—
Philip Caldwell,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2025
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Larson added the non-profit will conduct health assessments of the animals over the next couple of days to determine their readiness for adoption.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Refinances comprised about 80 percent of his appraisals.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Both the National Review and the National Interest have published scathing appraisals of Hegseth in the past few days.—
Jane Mayer,
The New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2025
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However, the company’s growth rates are pegged at just about 25% per consensus estimates.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Usually 15-20% higher than real-world estimates like the EPA.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2025
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And the focus on getting a cease-fire, a hostage agreement was what was, in our estimation, the quickest and most durable way to get an end.—
Lulu Garcia-Navarro,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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Global All Stars was, by my estimation, a colossal failure.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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The great Pam Adlon directs this fearless examination of friendship and fertility.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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