evaluate
verb (used with object)
to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.
evaluating
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present participleof evaluate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Our City teams have been busy reinforcing sand berms, evaluating vulnerable seawalls, placing sandbags, inspecting storm drains and preparing additional pumps, heavy equipment and emergency resources,” Jurjis said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
They make their ruling using the letter of the law — evaluating marital property and what the lower-earning spouse contributed to the marriage.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Mak and colleagues are also evaluating an AI tool for predicting biological age, or how old someone looks, as opposed to their birthday age.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Different sweeteners influenced different bacteria, showing that these substances cannot necessarily be treated as a single group when evaluating their biological activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
He looked around them, evaluating, then to her.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
