evaluator

noun

Definition of evaluatornext
as in appraiser

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Recent Examples of evaluator In a press release, the ACLU recommended that an independent evaluator should review Flock’s tech. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 Going off our evaluator’s opinion on the Angels possibly wanting more, perhaps swapping out Harris for Ethan Bagwell could seal the deal since Bagwell has more projection. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The evaluator concluded the elder Henrichsen likely merited a diagnosis of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Whether the evaluator is a person in a chat window or a model embedded in a pipeline, the discipline does not change. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The latest semi-annual Minneapolis Police Department reform progress report was released Wednesday, issued by independent evaluator Effective Law Enforcement For All. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 June 2026 To get a better idea of the potential path Charlotte could take based on who may be available, The Charlotte Observer got the talent evaluator’s perspective on who the Hornets could pick and some of their strengths and weaknesses. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Bell said the federal evaluator in Chicago, where Brown has been held for competency observation and evaluation, determined Brown is not competent to stand trial at this time, but his prognosis for being restored to competency with medication is good. — Andy Buck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Firpi has appeared as either a psychological evaluator or guardian ad litem in numerous contentious custody battles. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluator
  1. appraiser
  2. referee
  3. judge
  4. observer
  5. analyst
Noun
  • Sherwood is getting an appraiser to come to the house, to see if the value of the home is less than what's currently owed.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Common Antique Storage Mistakes Storing antiques properly can be tricky, but Zenna Inness, veteran collector and appraiser at Ruby Lane, shares common mistakes to avoid and useful tips she’s learned from her personal experience.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of appraiser
Noun
  • His previous spell on the Bernabeu bench was filled with arguments and feuds, with the Portuguese angrily taking on referees, journalists, opposition coaches and even his own players.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The other problem is that the referees addressed that exact question after the game.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of referee
Noun
  • The judge believes the defendant tried to obstruct justice and tamper with witnesses ahead of a trial scheduled for next year.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Amid tight security, Najib stood inside a cage wearing a prisoner’s uniform as the judge read the sentence.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of judge
Noun
  • Impact response Also on the moon impact watch were observers using Lowell Observatory equipment in Arizona.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even so, the difference will be subtle, with photographers and observers likely to witness a moon that looks remarkably close to totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of observer
Noun
  • The pay is so high that landing an entry-level analyst position at an investment bank feels like a golden ticket, especially for a first-generation student, a student from a low-income background, or a student with any student loan debt.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In a Friday night briefing, Ryan Swanson, a fire behavior analyst, said that the dead fuels – from fine grasses to heavy logs – were the driest in 21 years, and the driest of the season so far.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of analyst

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“Evaluator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluator. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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