English · Common Verbs

evaluate

/ɪˈvæljueɪt/

[/ɪˈvæljueɪt/]

judge the value of

Advancedverb

Definition

To judge how good, useful, or successful something is.

Example

Teachers evaluate each essay carefully before giving the students their final grades.

Teachers evaluate each essay carefully before giving the students their final grades.

Etymology

From French 'évaluer', from 'é-' and 'value', ultimately from Latin 'valere'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in education, business, and research assessments.

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