Evaluate: meaning, definitions and examples

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evaluate

 

[ ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪt ]

Context #1

performance

To evaluate means to assess or judge the value, quality, importance, or worth of something. It involves analyzing and forming an opinion about the characteristics of something based on specific criteria.

Synonyms

analyze, appraise, assess, judge, review

Examples of usage

  • I need to evaluate the results of the experiment before drawing any conclusions.
  • The teacher will evaluate our presentations based on content, delivery, and creativity.
  • She asked me to evaluate her performance in the play and provide feedback.
  • We will evaluate the candidates based on their qualifications and experience.
  • Before making a decision, it's important to carefully evaluate all the options.

Translations

Translations of the word "evaluate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliar

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकन करना

🇩🇪 bewerten

🇮🇩 menilai

🇺🇦 оцінювати

🇵🇱 oceniać

🇯🇵 評価する (ひょうかする)

🇫🇷 évaluer

🇪🇸 evaluar

🇹🇷 değerlendirmek

🇰🇷 평가하다 (pyeong-gahada)

🇸🇦 تقييم (taqeem)

🇨🇿 hodnotit

🇸🇰 hodnotiť

🇨🇳 评估 (pínggū)

🇸🇮 oceniti

🇮🇸 meta

🇰🇿 бағалау

🇬🇪 შეფასება (shefaseba)

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirmək

🇲🇽 evaluar

Word origin

The word 'evaluate' originated from the Latin word 'evaluatus', which means 'to estimate the worth of'. It entered the English language in the mid-18th century. The concept of evaluation has been essential in various fields, including education, business, and research, to make informed decisions and improve processes.

See also: evaluably, evaluatable, evaluated, evaluating, evaluation, evaluations, evaluative, evaluatively, evaluator, reevaluation.