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evaluator

 

[ɪˈvæljueɪtər ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

job performance

A person or thing that evaluates, especially one that judges the quality, significance, effectiveness, or worth of something.

Synonyms

appraiser, assessor, judge.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher acted as an evaluator for the students' presentations.
  • The art evaluator assessed the value of the painting.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

A variable or quantity that can take on different values.

Synonyms

input, parameter, variable.

Examples of usage

  • In the equation y = 2x + 3, x is the evaluator.
Context #3 | Noun

computer science

A function or expression that is used to determine the value of a variable.

Synonyms

calculator, expression, function.

Examples of usage

  • The evaluator function returns the result of the computation.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'evaluare,' meaning 'to value' or 'to assess.'
  • It originated in the mid-19th century as a way to describe the process of assessing the quality of something.

Education

  • In education, evaluators often assess students' progress to help improve their learning.
  • Standardized testing is one method used by evaluators to compare student performance and educational effectiveness.

Psychology

  • In psychological research, evaluators analyze data to understand behavior and outcomes.
  • Evaluative criteria in psychology can influence how individuals perceive themselves and others.

Business

  • In the corporate world, evaluators assess employee performance and contribute to promotion decisions.
  • Market evaluators analyze trends and consumer preferences to help businesses succeed.

Pop Culture

  • TV shows like 'American Idol' feature evaluators who critique performances, influencing public opinion.
  • Evaluation is a key theme in reality competition shows, showcasing the art of judgment in entertainment.

Translations

Translations of the word "evaluator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliador

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकनकर्ता

🇩🇪 Bewertender

🇮🇩 penilai

🇺🇦 оцінювач

🇵🇱 oceniający

🇯🇵 評価者 (ひょうかしゃ)

🇫🇷 évaluateur

🇪🇸 evaluador

🇹🇷 değerlendirici

🇰🇷 평가자 (pyeonggaja)

🇸🇦 مقيّم

🇨🇿 hodnotitel

🇸🇰 hodnotiteľ

🇨🇳 评估员 (pínggū yuán)

🇸🇮 ocenjevalec

🇮🇸 matari

🇰🇿 бағалаушы

🇬🇪 შემფასებელი

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirici

🇲🇽 evaluador

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,303, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.