Thesaurus results for EVALUATES

evaluates

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present tense third-person singular of evaluate

as in assesses

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 evaluates That separation could make the launcher easier to adapt as the Army evaluates new technologies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 After a company initiates a recall, the FDA evaluates the situation and assigns a recall classification based on the level of health hazard posed by the product. — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Most insurers have to cover shots recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which evaluates and votes on vaccine use recommendations after the FDA approves or authorizes a vaccine. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The value is that a licensed attorney evaluates those circumstances and advises the client accordingly. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The platform evaluates contractors and suppliers based on regulatory, industry and client criteria. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 That list is expected to be reduced as the district further evaluates its facility needs. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Every flyer constantly evaluates whether their card offers enough value through travel perks like lounges, plus other benefits, to offset its high cost. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Its patent-pending North Star technology evaluates the financial, technical, and risk details behind each stock, then produces a buy, sell, hold, or avoid signal. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

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PrecivityAD2 is a single blood test that quickly assesses the proteins amyloid and tau, using mass spectrometry to measure plasma Aβ42/40 and p-tau217/np-tau217.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Based on the degree of impact, the system identifies key stakeholders, assesses potential options, and prioritizes.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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The free market rate is different from the official rate, which values the rial 29% higher against the US dollar.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
At the top of the range, the offering values Shein at roughly $27 billion — a fraction of its pandemic-era peak valuation.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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