The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EVALUATED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does EVALUATED mean?
EVALUATED verb- To draw conclusions from examining; to assess.
- To compute or determine the value of (an expression).
- To return or have a specific value.