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Recent Examples on the Web The reasons for reevaluating one’s relationship with bras are plentiful, but a common thread appears to be a journey toward body neutrality. — ELLE, 2 June 2023 This prompted Turkey to reevaluate its reliance on the West for foreign policy support. — Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 5 May 2023 That decision by Boynton was appealed to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, which sent the case back to Boynton for further proceedings to reevaluate the speedy-trial motion. — Dan Morse, Washington Post, 4 May 2023 The firing and the support from friends and family caused Gunn to reevaluate his priorities. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2023 James will be reevaluated in about three weeks to determine his potential availability beyond then. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023 The Lakers say LeBron James has a tendon injury in his right foot and will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks, the first official statement from the team since James became injured Sunday in Dallas. — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2023 With a new season on the horizon—and plenty of transitional dressing in store—now’s the perfect time to start reevaluating your current closet and adding new, exciting pieces that’ll turn heads in the months ahead. — Jake Smith, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2023 After nearly 30 years, the FTC is finally reevaluating the Funeral Rule to require funeral homes to disclose their prices online. — Effie Anolik, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023 See More Thes...

Recent Examples on the Web Without a job opening to submit a résumé for, hiring managers will be evaluating profiles against any upcoming jobs. — Byorianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 June 2023 What to Look for With Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers Sound quality is first and foremost when evaluating audio equipment and next is assessing overall aesthetic style. — Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023 Then, our testing editors narrowed the selection by evaluating these men's summer hats based on their style, fit, performance in the heat, fit/comfort, and versatility. — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 12 June 2023 The National Park Service is drafting an environmental assessment evaluating the effects of planting seedlings in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2023 The study is needed to evaluate the roads, then identify and prioritize necessary improvements, according to Transportation Department officials. — Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 10 June 2023 In the Lab, our scientists and analysts evaluate the physical product with an eye toward the construction, materials and design, and thoroughly vet all organic claims and certifications. — Grace Wu, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 June 2023 The Pacers pushed him to defend in space, forcing him to try to guard player development assistant and 11-year NBA guard Jannero Pargo, and also evaluated his post defense. — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 8 June 2023 Apple says this is more for evaluating game...

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Over the years, people have approached us with wonderings about what really counts as evaluation. For example, people have asked, “Is evaluation the same as research?” “What’s the difference between performance measurement and evaluation?” “Is assessment the same as evaluation?” “What is the difference between a process evaluation and outcome evaluation?” We acknowledge that the field of evaluation (and related disciplines) has unleashed a torrent of definitions and concepts that have, unfortunately, created significant confusion over just what evaluation is and its value to strategic and programmatic decision making. In our work, we use a definition of evaluation that is intentionally broad: Evaluation is a systematic and intentional process of gathering and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative), to inform learning, decision-making and action. There are also some practical ways to think about what evaluation is – such as, evaluation is about increasing one’s confidence in making decisions or taking action. The idea here is that if you have credible and useful information, you will have greater confidence in moving forward. Evaluation is also about reality checking; we all walk around thinking we know things about the world. These are typically based on our experiences, assumptions, and beliefs. However, we only know what we know, and sometimes, that’s not enough. The data, findings, and insights generated from an evaluation can act as a check on these assumptions ...

History of Assessment Assessment has two meanings (“an amount that a person is officially required to pay” and “the act of making a judgment about something”) so distinct that one might rightfully wonder if they come from different sources. They do not. Both are derived from related senses of assess, a verb that for over 500 years has meant “to determine the rate or amount of (a tax).” The monetary sense of assessment is tied to this oldest use of assess. By the 19th century, the verb’s object shifted slightly to produce a new meaning, “to make an official valuation of (property) for the purposes of taxation.” It was but a short step from here to the broadened sense “to make a judgment about” that is the basis of assessment “the act of making a judgment.” Recent Examples on the Web Geun did not provide specific assessments about the potential capabilities of the North Korean satellite and refused to say whether the South Korean military was preparing for the possibility that debris could fall in nearby waters. — Bradford Betz, Fox News, 30 May 2023 Editor’s picks Rogen’s assessment is spot-on: Platonic doesn’t bother mining the anguish of the human condition. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2023 Among the audit’s recommendations, the report said the department should: Start to evaluate the accuracy of its monthly forecasts on an annual basis, including an assessment of whether actual runoff matched the range of scenarios. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2023 Origi...