Definition of EVALUATE

Other Words from evaluate

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

After the smelly people put the product on, odor-protection performance is evaluated, Torres says. — Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, "How Scientists at Degree Men Test Antiperspirant," 20 Dec. 2018 Voters evaluate a slew of everyday items—like dish detergent and paper towels—and rate them on a list of criteria such as: appeal, advocacy, satisfaction, uniqueness, and excitement. — Rachel Jacoby, Woman's Day, "40,000 People Swear By These 36 Home Products," 8 Feb. 2019 The 549 people on flight EK 203 found out on Wednesday, when officials evaluated them and took their temperatures. — Rachel Becker, The Verge, "What happens on plane full of sick passengers? An aerospace medicine expert explains," 6 Sep. 2018 Horváth and his team used a computer image processing program to evaluate 400 photographs and 100 paintings created between 1500 and 2015. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Why Artists Have so Much Trouble Painting Lightning," 15 June 2018 There’s no better way to evaluate them than real games. — Sam Mcdowell, kansascity, "After teenagers impress in win, Sporting KC might feel inclined to stick with them," 7 June 2018 The Legendary and Universal movie, budgeted at $129 million, casts Johnson as a wounded veteran turned building safety expert brought to Hong Kong to evaluate a massive new building. — Chris Thilk, The Hollywood Reporter, "Dwayne Johnson's 'Skyscraper' Sells Itself as an Action Throwback," 13 July 2018 Nothing was found, and Collins wasn’t asked to evaluate any other caves or sinkholes on the property. — John Tedesco, San Antonio Express-News, "City halts construction project over endangered species concerns," 3 July 2018 Volunteers were required to be in a romantic heterosexual relationship and were paid $2 each to evaluate the pairs of gifts. — The Economist, "A paradox at the heart of gift-giving," 28 June 2018

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