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to evaluate

to evaluate

335 3.2
To judge how good or useful something is
  • verb
  • /ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪt/
translation icon : evaluar
  • As part of a course evaluation, the students evaluate their attendance, participation, effort, and expected grades.
  • evaluate performance
  • evaluate effectiveness
  • evaluate students

So to really evaluate what's true, you need to sit.

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Examples

  • Before making a decision, she will evaluate all the available options carefully.

  • And therefore, I think that this is a good time for us to evaluate our relationship.

  • So we need to evaluate this in two parts.

  • So that would be also another way to evaluate our employees.

  • And they also learn to evaluate their own ideas.

  • What type of assessment could you use to evaluate this type of assignment?

    Academic text (2011)
  • For instance, students may be asked to evaluate a game they play at the Nobel Prize website.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The third purpose of this study was to evaluate students' perceptions of school library usefulness.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate hyoid displacement after cancer treatment.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The teacher asked the students to evaluate their projects based on creativity and clarity.

Synonyms

to test
vsto evaluate
1.0

To check something to see if it works or has a problem

focuses more on overall appraisal than on measurable performance checks
to judge
vsto evaluate
914 2.5

To form an opinion about someone or something

is more about measuring value or quality rather than only deciding
to examine
vsto evaluate
868 2.5

To look at something carefully to find facts or problems

places more emphasis on making an overall judgment of worth
to analyze
vsto evaluate
  • US
675 3.2

To study something carefully to understand it better

focuses more on judging overall value than on detailed parts
to assess
vsto evaluate
296 3.0

Estimate how much a thing is worth or how good it is

is similar but applies to judging general significance as well
to review
vsto evaluate
  • Literature
252 2.9

To examine something carefully and give an opinion about its quality

is more general, including informal judgments and significance estimates
to inspect
vsto evaluate
202 2.5

To look at something carefully to check if it works or is safe

is broader, including judgments of value and significance beyond compliance
to value
vsto evaluate
107 3.0

To decide how much money something should cost

is wider, including non monetary judgments of quality or meaning
to scrutinize
vsto evaluate
  • US
70 6.2

To look at something very carefully to check for mistakes

focuses more on judging importance and overall quality rather than only errors
to critique
vsto evaluate
48 6.7

To give an opinion about a work such as a book or film to show its good and bad points

is broader, not always requiring detailed criticism of merits
to pass judgment
vsto evaluate
37 5.2

Form an opinion about someone or something, often a critical one

is more measured, focusing on assessing worth rather than declaring opinion
to reevaluate
vsto evaluate
33 5.0

To think about a decision again to see if it should change

is the initial act of judging worth rather than repeating that judgment
to check over
vsto evaluate
10 2.8

To look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

is more about forming a judgment of importance or worth
to appraise
vsto evaluate
8 4.8

To judge how good or how much something is worth

covers general judgment beyond formal or market value
to kick the tires
vsto evaluate
  • Informal
3 6.7

To look at and try something before you decide to buy or use it

is more formal and wider than a short practical inspection
to weigh up
vsto evaluate
  • UK
2 4.4

Carefully think about and compare options before deciding

is more about judging worth or significance than choosing between options
to reappraise
vsto evaluate
1 6.7

Look at something again to decide how valuable or important it is

is the original process of judging worth rather than a later review
to valuate
vsto evaluate
7.4

To find how much something is worth

is broader, covering overall judgment rather than just worth
to eval
vsto evaluate
  • Informal
8.2

To judge how good or bad something is

is more formal and comprehensive than a speedy informal check
to peise
vsto evaluate
  • Archaic
9.9

To think carefully about risks and benefits before you decide

is broader, covering value and quality judgments beyond weighing factors

How Thorough

to audit
  • Specialized
17 4.2
to appraise
8 4.8
to evaluate
335 3.2
to assess
296 3.0

Surface Forms

evaluate infinitive
evaluated past
evaluated past participle
evaluating present participle
evaluates third person singular

Morphology

evaluate = value (transparent) = value + ate

Formed by adding the verbalizing suffix '-ate' to 'value', yielding the expected meaning 'to assess the value of'.

Etymology

Evaluate comes from the root val- meaning 'worth', the same root you see in value and valuable. So to evaluate something is to find or judge its 'worth' and decide how good or important it is.