"evaluate" in the verb sense
1. measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
"I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
"access all the factors when taking a risk"
2. evaluate, pass judgment, judge
form a critical opinion of
"I cannot judge some works of modern art"
"How do you evaluate this grant proposal?"
"We shouldn't pass judgment on other people"
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