as in estimating
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 evaluating
After evaluating seven blankets over 72 hours for coziness, performance, durability, and overall value, the Bedsure Heated Blanket stood out as the most comfortable option.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The New Orleans Saints won’t be evaluating their quarterback position much this offseason, unlike other teams.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Because of that conviction, Do was suspended in 2018 from evaluating applicants to the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
When evaluating the defensive shortcomings from this past season, Schottenheimer has pointed at the lack of takeaways multiple times.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
When the Panthers were evaluating Young before the ’23 draft, there wasn’t much tape to watch where Alabama trailed late, such was the Crimson Tide’s dominance.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The city began evaluating vendors through a request for proposals process in May 2025, reviewing functionality, security, integration capabilities and costs before selecting Fusus.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Washington, meanwhile, gains a high-usage playmaker to elevate an offense currently ranked near the bottom of the league in guard production and efficiency, though the Wizards are not expected to pursue an immediate extension until evaluating Young's health following recent knee and quad injuries.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The team is still evaluating options and gathering information.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
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The unconventional stay was also affordable, Giglia says, estimating her guests paid about $250 each for the weekend — a steal compared to her husband’s bachelor party in Los Cabos, Mexico, that ran about $800 per head.—
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Over the next 10 years, Dominguez said the city hopes to complete the project, estimating there are still 8,000 homes that will need the replacement after May 2027.—
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Schipper.—
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Michele Schipper, CEO of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and past president of the congregation.—
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OpenAI, which completed its own secondary share sale valuing it at $500 billion in October, is rumored to be targeting a $1 trillion float on the stock market.—
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At Bossa, Duru said anticipates increased nearshoring and region-for-region supply, especially for European brands valuing proximity and agility.—
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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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