Definition of EVALUATE

Other Words from evaluate

evaluation \ i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən

, -yü-ˈā- \ noun

evaluative \ i-ˈval-yə-ˌwā-tiv

, -yü-ˌā- \ adjective

evaluator \ i-ˈval-yə-ˌwā-tər

, -yü-ˌā- \ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for evaluate

estimate, appraise, evaluate, value, rate, assess mean to judge something with respect to its worth or significance. estimate implies a judgment, considered or casual, that precedes or takes the place of actual measuring or counting or testing out. estimated the crowd at two hundred appraise commonly implies the fixing by an expert of the monetary worth of a thing, but it may be used of any critical judgment. having their house appraised evaluate suggests an attempt to determine relative or intrinsic worth in terms other than monetary. evaluate a student's work value equals appraise but without implying expertness of judgment. a watercolor valued by the donor at $500 rate adds to estimate the notion of placing a thing according to a scale of values. a highly rated restaurant assess implies a critical appraisal for the purpose of understanding or interpreting, or as a guide in taking action. officials are trying to assess the damage

Examples of evaluate in a Sentence

We need to evaluate our options. evaluate a training program as effective

Recent Examples on the Web

According to co-author Livio Bioglio of the University of Turin, the usual metrics used to measure a film's success are inadequate for evaluating its true quality and significance. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Complex networks study ranks the most influential films of all time," 3 Dec. 2018 They are seen as an effective way to evaluate a large scale of students for specific purposes. — Haley Hershenson, Teen Vogue, "My SAT Scores Don’t Define Me," 4 Oct. 2018 They're soon intercepted, though, by Michael Langdon (yes, from the Langdon family in Murder House, who arrives to evaluate which people in Wilhemina's bunker are worthy enough to go to his more robust shelter. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "This American Horror Story: Apocalypse Theory About the Coven Witches Is Spot-On," 13 Sep. 2018 Texas Central Partners, the company planning the high-speed railway, has contacted the RTC to possibly re-open its interlocal agreement with the region to evaluate extending the railway from Dallas to Fort Worth, Morris told the RTC last month. — Gordon Dickson, star-telegram, "Hyperloop or high-speed rail: which will whoosh through Texas first?," 11 July 2018 Using it as an opportunity' While cities are being hit financially and sustainably, eyes are focused on the future as cities continue to evaluate the full impact of the restrictions. — Megan Janetsky, azcentral, "Some of your recyclables may be going to landfills," 4 July 2018 Perls said both the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture should be involved in this new arena, with the FDA examining health and safety and the USDA evaluating environmental impact. — Jaclyn Gallucci, Fortune, "Fake Meat? Environmental Group Worries It May Be Too Early," 27 June 2018 Perls said both the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture should be involved in this new arena, with the FDA examining health and safety and the USDA evaluating environmental impact. — Deena Shanker, Bloomberg.com, "Is It Too Early for Fake Meat?," 27 June 2018 Photo: Getty Republicans say ample public material is available to evaluate Judge Kavanaugh. — Brent Kendall, WSJ, "Feinstein Says She Has Relayed Information About Kavanaugh to Investigative Authorities," 13 Sep. 2018

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