as in to assess
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor
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Recent Examples of evaluate
As an artist, Swift may need to evaluate royalties, intellectual property rights, touring income and control over her music catalog.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Researchers evaluated everything from crowd levels to affordability and safety to find the world's most relationship-friendly escapes.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
These restaurants were often evaluated for their authenticity.
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Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2026
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Researchers evaluated everything from crowd levels to affordability and safety to find the world's most relationship-friendly escapes.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
These restaurants were often evaluated for their authenticity.
—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2026
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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Francis retained a stake of more than 70%, which Forbes valued at more than $900 million at the time.
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In late May, Cognition raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round that valued the startup at $26 billion, more than doubling its valuation from a September 2025 round.
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“Evaluate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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