|Question 4Verbal

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One way to ________ the importance of a scholar's research is to track how often other scholars refer to that research. For example, University of California-Berkeley economist Ulrike Malmendier, who studies behavioral economics, is among the world's most frequently cited researchers in her field, indicating that her work has been quite significant.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
assess
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utilize
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influence
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undermine
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