evaluate
verb (used with object)
to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.
had evaluated
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past perfectof evaluate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A mayoral spokesperson said the board is independent and expressed confidence that it had evaluated all relevant data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Phillies had the bottom of the order coming up — starting with infielder Bryson Stott, whom the Dodgers had evaluated as a good bunter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
They are also fielding questions after reports they were warned last year about the suspect, with police saying they had evaluated whether he might be a threat a year ago.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
Mart, who had evaluated Meehan when he was 13, said it was fair to say he had significant mental health issues before he was sent to the youth center.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
The congressional physician said in a statement that he had consulted with McConnell and McConnell's neurology team and had evaluated the incident.
From Reuters ● Aug. 31, 2023
