evaluation
noun
eval·u·a·tion
i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
plural evaluations
: the act or result of evaluating
a situation that requires careful evaluation
: determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone
What's your evaluation of her writing ability?
a patient undergoing psychiatric evaluation
The CIA described my evaluation of the situation as "sound, perceptive and very much in line with our own."—
Robert S. McNamara
Robert S. McNamaraOnly 24 states require any kind of testing or evaluation for homeschooled students …—Andrew J. Rotherham
Andrew J. RotherhamAs part of a standard evaluation, patients are given a series of tests …—Jerome Groopman
Jerome GroopmanExamples of evaluation in a Sentence
what's your evaluation of her writing ability?
the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The Rangers have dealt eight top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline’s evaluations, since last summer’s trade deadline.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
However, comprehensive operational evaluation is expected to extend through 2027, as sufficient performance data has not yet been accumulated.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
The four were transported to a local hospital by Oakdale Ambulance for evaluation and treatment.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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