evaluate
verb (used with object)
to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.
is evaluating
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present progressiveof evaluate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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PayPal’s board is evaluating the bid but thinks it undervalues the company while new leadership attempts a turnaround, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The trial of two potential treatments for Bundibugyo began in the DRC on July 2, and is evaluating the effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir, alone and in combination.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The other is evaluating a temporary arterial treatment device called Nexsphere-F, which blocks small blood vessels in the knee that may contribute to inflammation and pain.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
There is no vaccine for the strain of Ebola virus fuelling the latest rise in cases, but the WHO is evaluating whether other drugs may provide protection.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The Calc is evaluating the data against the Equation now, figuring all the variables.
From Infinite Intruder by Nourse, Alan Edward
