evaluate
verb
eval·u·ate
i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt 
-yü-ˌāt
evaluated; evaluating
1
: to determine or fix the value of
2
: to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study
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Examples of evaluate in a Sentence
We need to evaluate our options.
evaluate a training program as effective
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Medics then responded to the scene to evaluate the man, who was identified as 24-year-old Sean O’Neill of Wakefield, Massachusetts.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024
Researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will evaluate data from both EXIS sensors and send real-time alerts to satellite operators and space agencies throughout the world to ensure safe navigation through space weather risks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
The law isn’t aimed at deep fakes or fraud, which some states, including Colorado, have addressed in other laws, but applies to how AI is used in evaluating people for things like school applications, hiring, loans, access to health care or insurance.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 22 June 2024
Schumaker said Luzardo would be further evaluated Friday and Shaun Anderson will start in his place.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024
Researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will evaluate data from both EXIS sensors and send real-time alerts to satellite operators and space agencies throughout the world to ensure safe navigation through space weather risks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
The law isn’t aimed at deep fakes or fraud, which some states, including Colorado, have addressed in other laws, but applies to how AI is used in evaluating people for things like school applications, hiring, loans, access to health care or insurance.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 22 June 2024
Schumaker said Luzardo would be further evaluated Friday and Shaun Anderson will start in his place.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
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evaluate
verb
eval·u·ate
i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt
evaluated; evaluating
1
: to find the value of
evaluate a mathematical expression
2
: to decide the value or worth of after study
evaluate a new program
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