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as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
hated paying the annual assessment on his car
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as in appraisal
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
I'm far too quiet, in the assessment of my new boss
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as in evaluation
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
we may have been too hasty in our assessment of the value of the property
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Recent Examples of assessment
Amid the resulting outcry, European countries and the United States began mandating environmental risk assessments and adopting new regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Westerman, the committee's chair, has called for changing the permitting process, citing lengthy assessments as a persistent issue.
—Arkansas Online, 22 July 2025
The state does not receive health updates after the initial assessments.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025
The new assessment of the threat posed by the mushrooms on Friday follows the initial recall of the product in June, amid concern that the fungi could contain the food poisoning bug listeria.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Westerman, the committee's chair, has called for changing the permitting process, citing lengthy assessments as a persistent issue.
—Arkansas Online, 22 July 2025
The state does not receive health updates after the initial assessments.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2025
The new assessment of the threat posed by the mushrooms on Friday follows the initial recall of the product in June, amid concern that the fungi could contain the food poisoning bug listeria.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessment
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Employees benefit directly from the company’s success – which helps retain and recruit talented employees – and employer contributions may also provide tax deductions.—
Mary Josephs,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Black also helped race car driver Helio Castroneves win acquittal in a case alleging tax evasion.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The barriers to economic progress in Black communities are deeply rooted in historic practices like contract buying, redlining, appraisal bias and undervaluation, and predatory lending.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Make sure to document the value of your jewelry, art, and antiques with appraisals, receipts, and lots of pictures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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For a fair evaluation, peer stock returns also represent post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, and will face charges for unlawful entry, as well as fugitive from justice stemming from a warrant in a different jurisdiction.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
28 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 victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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